Evaluating Socratic inquiry, reflection and argumentation as strategies for critical thinking.
Background: Rapid technological advancements, the ageing population and the complex disease management processes significantly change the healthcare environment, fostering a dire need for nurses who can think critically. Critical thinking (CT) is foundational to clinical competency. However, there i...
| Publicado en: | Curationis Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 1 - 9 |
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| Formato: | clinical trial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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2025
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