Cognitive Continuum Theory in nursing decision‐making
Journal of Advanced NursingPublished 1 February 2005Open access
Raffik Cader, Steve Campbell, Don Watson
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Cognitive Continuum Theory has the potential to make major contributions towards understanding the decision-making process of nurses in the clinical environment.
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AIM: The purpose of this paper is to analyse and evaluate Cognitive Continuum Theory and to provide evidence for its relevance to nurses' decision-making. BACKGROUND: It is critical that theories used in nursing are evaluated to provide an understanding of their aims, concepts and usefulness. With the advent of evidence-based care, theories on decision-making have acquired increased significance. METHOD: The criteria identified by Fawcett's framework has been used to analyse and evaluate Hammond's Cognitive Continuum Theory. Findings. There is empirical evidence to support many of the concepts and propositions of Cognitive Continuum Theory. The theory has been applied to the decision-making process of many professionals, including medical practitioners and nurses. Existing evidence suggests that Cognitive Continuum Theory can provide the framework to explain decision-making in nursing. CONCLUSION: Cognitive Continuum Theory has the potential to make major contributions towards understanding the decision-making process of nurses in the clinical environment. Knowledge of the theory in nursing practice has become crucial.
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Health ProfessionsNursingBusiness, Management and Accounting
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