Table 3 Results of self-assessment of learning the clinical reasoning process between groups
I learned: 1 (not at all) to 5 (very much) | Group S n = 24 | Group R n = 25 | Group E n = 21 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
To collect information | Collect information by interviewing patient | 4 ± 0.6 | 4.2 ± 0.7 | 4 ± 0.8 | 0.57 |
Collect information by observing patient | 3.7 ± 0.7 | 4.1 ± 0.7 | 3.9 ± 0.9 | 0.24 | |
Collect information from measurable patient data | 3.9 ± 0.8 | 4.2 ± 0.7 | 4 ± 0.8 | 0.45 | |
To process information | Analyse data to reach an understanding of signs or symptoms | 4.1 ± 0.7 | 4.0 ± 0.7 | 3.9 ± 0.7 | 0.69 |
Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information | 3.7 ± 0.8 | 3.7 ± 0.7 | 3.8 ± 0.8 | 0.96 | |
To identify problems/issues | Make nursing diagnoses | 3.8 ± 0.8 | 4 ± 0.8 | 3.7 ± 0.8 | 0.61 |
Take decisions on patient care independently | 3.4 ± 0.9 | 3.9 ± 0.6 | 3.7 ± 0.9 | 0.17 | |
Take decisions on patient care in cooperation with other students | 2.6 ± 1.0 | 3.3 ± 1.0 | 3.5 ± 0.9 | 0.01£ | |
Take decisions on patient care promptly | 3.5 ± 0.8 | 3.72 ± 0.8 | 3.9 ± 0.9 | 0.27 | |
To establish goals | Prioritise patient’s needs for care | 3.4 ± 1.1 | 3.9 ± 0.7 | 3.7 ± 1.0 | 0.21 |
Set goals | 3.3 ± 0.8 | 3.9 ± 0.6 | 3.5 ± 1.0 | 0.02£ | |
Plan nursing interventions | 3.7 ± 0.9 | 3.9 ± 0.7 | 3.5 ± 0.9 | 0.23 | |
To take action | Implement nursing interventions | 3.8 ± 1.0 | 4.0 ± 0.8 | 3.5 ± 1.1 | 0.35 |
To evaluate outcomes | Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions | 3.5 ± 1.0 | 3.6 ± 0.8 | 3.4 ± 1.1 | 0.69 |
Total score (/70) | 50.8 ± 6.4 | 54.8 ± 6.4 | 52.2 ± 9.5 | 0.17 | |