Evaluation of clinical decision-making perception of nursing students: the Aegean region case
Abstract Background The clinical learning environment is crucial for developing essential clinical decision-making skills in nursing students. This study examined nursing students’ perceptions of clinical decision-making and the factors that impact it. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was...
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| author | Yelda Candan Dönmez Burcak Sahin Koze Aylin Durmaz Edeer Yeliz Ciğerci Emel Yilmaz Fadime Gök Nurdan Gezer Kevser Karacabay Bilgen Arikan Gülay Oyur Çelik Züleyha Seki Meryem Yavuz Van Giersbergen |
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| description | Abstract Background The clinical learning environment is crucial for developing essential clinical decision-making skills in nursing students. This study examined nursing students’ perceptions of clinical decision-making and the factors that impact it. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire, which included a personal information form and the Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing Scale (CDMNS). The study was conducted across ten universities in the Aegean region. Data collection took place at times most convenient for the students, such as during class sessions or lunch breaks. Prior to participation, students were briefed on the study’s objectives and procedures. Those who agreed to participate provided informed consent before completing the questionnaire. Researchers remained present while students filled out the questionnaire to clarify any questions they had. Results A considerable proportion of students (72.6%) had never received formal education on clinical decision-making. The average CDMNS score was 140.24 ± 17.04, aligning with findings from previous research. A statistically significant difference was observed in the total mean CDMNS score and sub-dimension scores (searching for alternatives, questioning goals and values, evaluating outcomes, seeking information, and objectively integrating new knowledge) based on the university attended (p < 0.001). Conclusions The findings suggest that nursing students in the Aegean Region demonstrated a moderate level of perceived clinical decision-making skills. To enhance these skills further, it is recommended that alternative educational approaches, such as simulation-based training, case study discussions, and mentoring programmes, be integrated into nursing education and their effectiveness assessed. Clinical trial number Not applicable |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5638ca0a887a4e3fa8049783e2cdbad22025-08-20T02:10:46ZengBMCBMC Nursing1472-69552025-05-0124111210.1186/s12912-025-03123-8Evaluation of clinical decision-making perception of nursing students: the Aegean region caseYelda Candan Dönmez0Burcak Sahin Koze1Aylin Durmaz Edeer2Yeliz Ciğerci3Emel Yilmaz4Fadime Gök5Nurdan Gezer6Kevser Karacabay7Bilgen Arikan8Gülay Oyur Çelik9Züleyha Seki10Meryem Yavuz Van Giersbergen11Surgical Nursing Department, Ege University Faculty of NursingSurgical Nursing Department, Ege University Faculty of NursingDepartment of Surgical Nursing, Dokuz Eylul University Nursing FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences UniversityFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Department of Surgical Nursing, Manisa Celal Bayar UniversityFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Denizli Pamukkale UniversityDepartment of Surgical Nursing Aydın, Aydın Adnan Menderes University Nursing FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Kütahya University of Health SciencesFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Uşak UniversityFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Katip Çelebi UniversityFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman UniversitySurgical Nursing Department, Ege University Faculty of NursingAbstract Background The clinical learning environment is crucial for developing essential clinical decision-making skills in nursing students. This study examined nursing students’ perceptions of clinical decision-making and the factors that impact it. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire, which included a personal information form and the Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing Scale (CDMNS). The study was conducted across ten universities in the Aegean region. Data collection took place at times most convenient for the students, such as during class sessions or lunch breaks. Prior to participation, students were briefed on the study’s objectives and procedures. Those who agreed to participate provided informed consent before completing the questionnaire. Researchers remained present while students filled out the questionnaire to clarify any questions they had. Results A considerable proportion of students (72.6%) had never received formal education on clinical decision-making. The average CDMNS score was 140.24 ± 17.04, aligning with findings from previous research. A statistically significant difference was observed in the total mean CDMNS score and sub-dimension scores (searching for alternatives, questioning goals and values, evaluating outcomes, seeking information, and objectively integrating new knowledge) based on the university attended (p < 0.001). Conclusions The findings suggest that nursing students in the Aegean Region demonstrated a moderate level of perceived clinical decision-making skills. To enhance these skills further, it is recommended that alternative educational approaches, such as simulation-based training, case study discussions, and mentoring programmes, be integrated into nursing education and their effectiveness assessed. Clinical trial number Not applicablehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03123-8Clinical decision-makingDecision makingNursingStudent |
| spellingShingle | Yelda Candan Dönmez Burcak Sahin Koze Aylin Durmaz Edeer Yeliz Ciğerci Emel Yilmaz Fadime Gök Nurdan Gezer Kevser Karacabay Bilgen Arikan Gülay Oyur Çelik Züleyha Seki Meryem Yavuz Van Giersbergen Evaluation of clinical decision-making perception of nursing students: the Aegean region case BMC Nursing Clinical decision-making Decision making Nursing Student |
| title | Evaluation of clinical decision-making perception of nursing students: the Aegean region case |
| title_full | Evaluation of clinical decision-making perception of nursing students: the Aegean region case |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of clinical decision-making perception of nursing students: the Aegean region case |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of clinical decision-making perception of nursing students: the Aegean region case |
| title_short | Evaluation of clinical decision-making perception of nursing students: the Aegean region case |
| title_sort | evaluation of clinical decision making perception of nursing students the aegean region case |
| topic | Clinical decision-making Decision making Nursing Student |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03123-8 |
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