Clinical Decision-Making and Judgement in Nursing
- 1st Edition - December 14, 2001
- Latest edition
- Authors: Carl Thompson, Dawn Dowding
- Language: English
The book provides a critical overview of the current research literature regarding the topic of clinical decision making and judgement in nursing. The text helps individuals apply… Read more
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Description
Description
The book provides a critical overview of the current research literature regarding the topic of clinical decision making and judgement in nursing. The text helps individuals apply different techniques to practice, aiming for a 'non-academic' style which will be easy for readers to understand. Both the editors are researchers in the field of nurse decision making and have considerable experience teaching the subject on third level diploma/degree, masters level and post-registration nursing courses. This text is therefore unique in drawing together both the research and practical experience of implementing techniques in practice.
Key features
Key features
Readership
Readership
Third year adult branch students; Degree and Masters students in Nursing; Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists; Nurse educators and Clinical Managers
Table of contents
Table of contents
Decision Making and Judgement in Nursing - An Introduction. Human Error, Bias, Decision Making and Judgement in Nursing - The Need for a Systematic Approach. What are Clinical Judgements?. How Nurses Use Clinical Information in Practice. Interpretation of Risk and Social Judgement Theory. What Decisions Do Nurses Make?. Making Sense of Research Evidence to Inform Decision Making. Decision Analysis. Clinical Guidelines. Computerised Decision Support. Decision Making and Judgement in Nursing - Some Conclusions.
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 26, 2002
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Carl Thompson
Affiliations and expertise
Professor (Personal Chair), Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
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Dawn Dowding
Affiliations and expertise
Chair in Clinical Decision-Making, Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, The University of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester, UK