Nurses’ critical thinking disposition and professional commitment: a cross-sectional study

Tavakoli, Mahtab Allah; Foroughameri, Golnaz; Farokhzadian, Jamileh; Shahraki, Sedigheh Khodabandeh

doi:10.2478/fon-2024-0013

Abstract

Objective

High-quality and successful nursing care delivery in a variety of situations requires critical thinking training and professional commitment. The present study aimed to investigate critical thinking disposition, professional commitment, and the relationship between these 2 variables among nurses.

Methods

As a result of stratified random sampling, 201 nurses were enrolled in the present cross-sectional study. Data were gathered using a socio-demographic form, the Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CTDI), and the Nurses’ Professional Commitment Scale (NPCS).

Results

Although the critical thinking disposition scores were at a moderate level (115.70 ± 13.55), the mean score for professional commitment was high (91.37 ± 11.77). A positive correlation was found between critical thinking disposition and professional commitment (r = 0.67, P = 0.001).

Conclusions

Nursing managers are urged to employ strategies to enhance nurses’ critical thinking disposition and professional commitment.

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