Making effective clinical decisions: a framework for nurse practitioners.
Much has been written and researched about the decision-making process. Many agree it is one of the most difficult processes a health professional has to undertake. It is also one of the most important parts of nursing practice. There is increasing evidence that formal decision techniques applied sensibly can improve decision-making (Aitkin, 2003). Nurse practitioners must strive to find ways to improve and enhance their decision-making abilities. This article explores one such framework for decision-making that can be used by both novice and experienced nurses.
Surgery and Orthopaedics, Clatterbridge Hospital, Wirral NHS Trust.
Michael John
MJ
Pritchard
D002755:Choice Behavior; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003657:Decision Making; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007600:Judgment; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D009736:Nursing Process; D011340:Problem Solving