Effects of Critical Thinking Disposition, Clinical Judgement, and Nurse–Physician Collaboration on Triage Competency Among Triage Nurses
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between critical thinking disposition, clinical judgement, nurse–physician collaboration, and triage competency among triage nurses and to identify the factors influencing triage competency. Methods: This descriptive survey study included 152 triage nurses from one tertiary and six general hospitals. Data were collected from 1 September to 1 November 2023 and analysed using SPSS 29.0. Results: Triage competency was positively correlated with critical thinking disposition (r = 0.55, p < 0.001) and clinical judgement (r = 0.61, p < 0.001), while it was negatively correlated with nurse–physician collaboration (r = −0.52, p < 0.001). The hierarchical regression analysis showed that five variables, critical thinking disposition, clinical judgement, nurse–physician collaboration, education level, and years of experience in the emergency department, significantly influenced triage competency. The explanatory power of these variables for triage competency was 63.7% (F = 27.52, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Based on the findings, increasing the level of cooperation and fostering more cooperative relationships between nurses and physicians are necessary measures to improve their triage competency.
Source: Healthcare
Authors: Ji-Won Song, Hyung-Ran Park
Language: English
Subfield: Leadership and Management
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,258
OpenAlex ID: W4407526870