Table 3 Results of self-assessment of learning the clinical reasoning process between groups
I learned: 1 (not at all) to 5 (very much) | SG group (n = 73) | TT group (n = 73) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
To collect information | |||
Collect information by interviewing the patient | 4.0 ± 1.0 | 3.6 ± 1.2 | 0.02 |
Collect information by observing the patient | 4.2 ± 0.8 | 4.0 ± 1.0 | 0.19 |
Collect information from measurable patient data | 4.2 ± 0.8 | 4.2 ± 0.9 | 0.76 |
To process information | |||
Analyze data to reach an understanding of signs or symptoms | 4.3 ± 0.8 | 4.3 ± 0.8 | 0.86 |
To identify problems/issues | |||
Make nursing diagnosis | 4.2 ± 0.8 | 4.0 ± 0.9 | 0.10 |
Recognize possible early signs or symptoms when a patient’s health deteriorates | 4.1 ± 0.8 | 4.1 ± 0.9 | 0.91 |
Make decisions on patient care independently | 4.1 ± 0.8 | 3.7 ± 0.8 | 0.004 |
Make decisions on patient care in cooperation with other students | 3.5 ± 1.2 | 3.0 ± 1.1 | 0.75 |
Make prompt decisions on patient care | 3.9 ± 0.9 | 3.8 ± 0.9 | 0.30 |
To establish goals | |||
Prioritize patient’s need for care | 3.7 ± 1.0 | 3.9 ± 1.1 | 0.24 |
Set goals | 3.4 ± 1.0 | 3.4 ± 1.2 | 0.82 |
Plan nursing interventions | 3.5 ± 1.1 | 3.6 ± 1.1 | 0.54 |
To take action | |||
Implement nursing interventions | 4.1 ± 0.9 | 4.1 ± 0.7 | 0.61 |
Communicate vital information clearly based on the patient’s current condition | 4.4 ± 0.8 | 4.3 ± 0.9 | 0.42 |
To evaluate outcome | |||
Evaluate effectiveness of interventions | 3.9 ± 0.9 | 3.8 ± 1.1 | 0.44 |
Total scoring (/75) | 59.5 ± 0.9 | 57.8 ± 1.0 | 0.25 |