Critical Thinking PDF

Unit no: 01 CRITICAL THINKING  CRITICAL THINKING Objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. It is a mode of thinking about any subject, content or problem in which thinker do not simply accept all arguments & conclusions. Attitude of thinker involves...

Unit no: 01 CRITICAL THINKING  CRITICAL THINKING Objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. It is a mode of thinking about any subject, content or problem in which thinker do not simply accept all arguments & conclusions. Attitude of thinker involves questions the arguments and demands the evidence to support the arguments.  CRITICAL THINKING Its defined as; the process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, , analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information gathered from, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication. IMPORTANCE OF CRITICAL THINKING Key for career success Helps in better decision making & resolving critical issues Enhances problem solving skills Allows for creativity Builds confidence & Creates Independence Helps in formulating well-informed opinions Improves relationships Improves quality of services It’s crucial skill for the life It’s integral to an honest and open exchange of ideas IMPORTANCE OF CRITICAL THINKING IN NURSING Nurses’ critical thinking positively impacts patient care It's vital to recognizing shifts in health status of patient It ensure patient safety It helps in quick & correct decisions during emergency & critical situations It helps in innovative improvements in professional skills Bring confidence in health personnel Helps in getting command on professional work Enhance quality of care & services CHARACTERISTICS OF CRITICAL THINKING; Characteristics of critical thinking (explained by Wade 1995) include; Asking questions Defining a problem Examining evidence Analyzing assumptions Avoiding emotional reasoning Avoiding oversimplification Considering other interpretations Tolerating ambiguity FACTORS INFLUENCE CRITICAL THINKING; Intelligence is the main factor that affects a person’s ability to critically think. Other includes; Beliefs Past experiences leading to assumptions Prior education Experience Dedication Determination Commitment SKILLS REQUIRED FOR CRITICAL THINKING; Acquisition of Information Inference Debate Structuring arguments Curiosity Commitment Determination Creativity Decision making Analysis Reflection  Identifying biases Research STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS; Ask questions Think deeper Give proper time on related matter/topic Research deeper Evaluate work deeply Evaluate all aspects of the topic/matter Don't believe everything which is told only, confirm with evidence Don't believe everything you think, Get opinion from other skilled/knowledgeable persons Consider more than one point of view  REFERENCE Thinking, Teacher’s College, Columbia University, 1941 https://www.onwardhealthcare.com/resources/blog/nursing-news/7-reasons-critical- thinking- in-nursing-is-important/ https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/why-is-critical-thinking- important/#:~:text=Critical%20thinking%20can%20help%20you,increase%20your% 20qualit y%20of%20life. https://www.utc.edu/academic-affairs/walker-center-for-teaching-and- learning/teaching- resources/pedagogical-strategies-and-techniques/ct-ps https://www.bartleby.com/essay/Factors-That-Affect-Critical-Thinking- PY3YXAKX4W6 https://www.unilodge.com.au/blog/how-to-develop-critical-thinking