CRITICAL THINKING STRATEGIES

Course Description

Focus is given to developing caring attitudes of nursing students applying critical thinking strategies specific to problem solving related to human response patterns.

CRITICAL THINKING STRATEGIES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 Distinguish arguments from mere statements and rhetorics.
2. 02 Analyze arguments into premises and conclusions.
3. 03 Criticize and evaluate their ideas according to the strength of evidence in favor of, or against their former beliefs.
4. 04 Classify fallacies and biases in reasoning.
5. 05 Apply critical thinking skills to improve arguments.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Brink-Budgen, RVD (2007). Critical thinking for students. 3rd Ed., Spring Hill House,Oxford,UK.
2. 02 Alfaro-LeFevre, R. (2013). Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment: A practical approach. Elsevier Health Sciences.
3. 03 Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2006). Critical thinking: The nature of critical and creative thought. Journal of Developmental Education, 30(2), 34-35.
4. 04 Tanner, C. A. (2006). Thinking like a nurse: A research-based model of clinical judgment in nursing. Journal of Nursing Education, 45(6), 204-211.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define critical thinking in the context of nursing practice and articulate its importance in delivering quality patient care SOLO 3
2. L02 Differentiate between clinical reasoning and critical thinking, recognizing their respective roles in the nursing process SOLO 3
3. L03 Apply evidence-based practice principles to clinical decision-making, including the ability to critically appraise research studies and evidence sources SOLO 5
4. L04 Engage in reflective practice to identify personal biases, strengths, and areas for improvement in critical thinking skills SOLO 5
5. L05 Demonstrate proficiency in clinical judgment by analyzing complex patient scenarios and making evidence-based decisions SOLO 5
6. L06 Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, utilizing critical thinking skills to collaborate on patient care plans and problem-solving SOLO 5
7. L07 Integrate critical thinking skills into patient assessment, distinguishing between subjective and objective data and identifying relevant cues and patterns SOLO 5
8. L08 Evaluate the influence of culture and diversity on healthcare practices and apply strategies for providing culturally competent care SOLO 5
9. L09 Manage complex situations in nursing practice by prioritizing patient needs, assessing risks, and making sound clinical decisions SOLO 5
10. L10 Participate in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing critical thinking skills to analyze data and identify opportunities for enhancing patient care and safety SOLO 5
11. L11 Develop a comprehensive care plan for a complex patient case, integrating critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice principles SOLO 5
12. L12 Present and defend care plans, articulating the decision-making process and reflecting on areas of growth and improvement in critical thinking abilities SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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