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Emergency Nurses' Critical Thinking Disposition, Problem Solving Ability, and Triage Competency

중증도 분류간호사의 비판적 사고성향, 문제해결능력과 중증도 분류역량

  • Park, Jae Hyung (Emergency Department, Ajou University Hospital) ;
  • Bae, Sun Hyoung (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University)
  • 박재형 (아주대학교병원 응급간호팀) ;
  • 배선형 (아주대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소)
  • Received : 2022.04.08
  • Accepted : 2022.05.09
  • Published : 2022.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among critical thinking disposition, problem solving ability, and triage competency in nurses working in Emergency Rooms (ERs). Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted in August and September 2021, involved 118 ER nurses from three hospitals in the Gyeonggi-do metropolitan area. The data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS for Windows version 25.0. Results: The mean score of triage competency among ER nurses was 87.63±15.65. In the regression model, age, ER experience, triage experience, critical thinking disposition, and problem solving ability predicted 52% of the triage competency. Both critical thinking disposition and problem-solving ability were noted to be significant (β=.32, p<.001; β=.36, p<.001, respectively). Conclusion: Critical thinking disposition and problem solving ability of ER nurses were identified as major factors in triage competency. To improve ER nurses' triage competency and enhance critical thinking disposition and problem solving ability, a systematic and ongoing program should be developed and implemented.

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