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Personal critical thinker indicators refer to the behaviours and characteristics of critical thinkers. Developing these may help healthcare professionals in their quest to become better critical thinkers. Indicators are listed in Table 1. | Personal critical thinker indicators refer to the behaviours and characteristics of critical thinkers. Developing these may help healthcare professionals in their quest to become better critical thinkers. Indicators are listed in Table 1. | ||
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Navigating Professional Challenges with Problem-Solving Skills | Navigating Professional Challenges with Problem-Solving Skills |
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Critical Thinking[edit | edit source]
Definition of Critical Thinking[edit | edit source]
Below are some definitions of critical thinking available in healthcare literature.
- "Critical thinking is the process of analysing and evaluating thinking to make decisions." [1]
- "Critical thinking is a process of careful thought and reflection before a decision is made."[2]
- "Critical thinking is defined as the purposeful, self regulatory judgement that results in interpretation, analysis and inference as well as explanation of the evidential, conceptual, methodological, criteriological or contextual considerations upon which that judgement is based."[3]
- "The act or practice of thinking critically (as by applying reason and questioning assumptions) in order to solve problems, evaluate information, discern biases, etc."[4]
Key Elements of Critical thinking in Healthcare[edit | edit source]
Several key elements are involved in critical thinking when managing patients. These are[5]:
- assessment and analysis
- problem identification
- decision-making
- continuous evaluation
The Ideal Critical Thinker
Personal critical thinker indicators refer to the behaviours and characteristics of critical thinkers. Developing these may help healthcare professionals in their quest to become better critical thinkers. Indicators are listed in Table 1.
self-aware | genuine | authentic | effective communicator |
curious | inquisitive | alert to context | reflective |
self-corrective | analytical | insightful | logical |
intuitive | confident | resilient | honest |
honest | responsible | autonomous | careful |
prudent | open-minded | fair-minded | sensitive to diversity |
creative | realistic | practical | proactive |
courageous | patient | persistent | flexible |
health-oriented | improvement-oriented |
Navigating Professional Challenges with Problem-Solving Skills
Significance of Problem-Solving in Healthcare
Adaptability to Change
Optimising Patient Outcomes
Ethical Decision-Making
Patient Advocacy
Neccessary skills to for effective problem-solving:
Analytical or critical thinking
Collaborative problem-solving
Continuous improvement mindset
Resilience and adaptability
Effective communication
Effective Communication Strategies
Info from Adam et al 2011 and 2013
Important Aspects to Communication
Effective communication builds trust
Empathy and compassion
Effective in the choice of communication strategies
Cultural competence
Informed decision-making
Team Dynamics
Information sharing
Respecting patient privacy
Interpersonal Skills for Positive Relationships and Outcomes
Effective communication
Empathy and active listening
Interprofessional collaboration
Conflict resolution
Cultural sensitivity
Maintaining boundaries
Team building
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Berg C, Philipp R, Taff SD. Scoping review of critical thinking literature in healthcare education. Occupational Therapy In Health Care. 2023 Jan 3;37(1):18-39.
- ↑ Ho YR, Chen BY, Li CM. Thinking more wisely: using the Socratic method to develop critical thinking skills amongst healthcare students. BMC medical education. 2023 Mar 20;23(1):173.
- ↑ Brudvig TJ, Dirkes A, Dutta P, Rane K. Critical thinking skills in health care professional students: A systematic review. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2013 Oct 1;27(3):12-25.
- ↑ Merriam Webster Dictionary. Critical thinking. Available from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critical%20thinking (last accessed 3 April 2024)
- ↑ Olivier, B. Professional Behaviours in Thinking and Communication. Course. Plus. 2024