Critical thinking abilities among newly graduated nurses: A cross-sectional survey study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study is to describe critical thinking dispositions among newly graduated nurses with different educational background in China and to explore related factors.

Design

A cross-sectional questionnaire survey.

Methods

The data were collected using the Chinese Version of Critical Thinking Dispositions Inventory (CTDI-CV). Overall, 588 newly graduated nurses finally completed the survey. Spearman and Pearson's correlation coefficients were used to examine the correlation between the CDTI-CV and nurses' general characteristics.

Results

In terms of open-mindedness, analysis and inquisitiveness subscales, significant differences were found among nurses based on three educational level. When dichotomizing total CTDI scores into high and low, nearly 8

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9912453 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature