Critical thinking development in undergraduate midwifery students: an Australian validation study using Rasch analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Well-developed critical thinking skills are required to provide midwifery care that is safe, evidence-based, and woman-centred. A valid, reliable tool to measure is required the application of critical thinking in midwifery practice. The Carter Assessment of Critical Thinking in Midwifery (CACTiM) has previously been psychometrically assessed using classical methods at a single site. This study aims to further evaluate the properties of CACTiM tools using Rasch analysis in a diverse group of midwifery students and preceptors.  METHODS: The CACTiM tools were completed by undergraduate midwifery students studying at three Australian universities and their preceptors. Midwifery students' critical thinking was evaluated separately through student self-assessment and precepto

SUBMITTER: Carter AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793377 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature