Aims
The aim of this concept analysis was to develop a contemporary operational definition of Clinical Judgement in nursing.
Design
Concept analysis.
Methods
Rodgers' evolutionary method of concept analysis. Throughout the study, the authors followed the SRQR checklist.
Results
This concept analysis guided the development of an operational definition of clinical judgement, within the context of nursing, articulated as Clinical judgement is a reflective and reasoning process that draws upon all available data, is informed by an extensive knowledge base and results in the formation of a clinical conclusion.
Conclusion
The purpose of this concept analysis was to propose a detailed definition of clinical judgement in nursing, that reflected its theoretical base within today's contemporary healthcare system. Using Rodgers' evolutionary method of concept analysis, surrogate terms, attributes, antecedents and consequences were identified, and a contemporary definition was developed.
No patient or public contribution was required to design or undertake this research.
Details
Title
Clinical judgement in nursing – An evolutionary concept analysis
Creators
Justine Connor - Central Queensland University
Tracy Flenady - Central Queensland University
Deb Massey - Southern Cross University
Trudy Dwyer - Central Queensland University
Publication Details
Journal of Clinical Nursing, Vol.32(13-14), pp.3328-3340
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Grant note
Open access publishing facilitated by Central Queensland University, as part of the Wiley - Central Queensland University agreement via the Council of Australian University Librarians