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Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 25, No. 3, 322-337 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0193945902250421

A Study of Critical Thinking and Research Utilization Among Nurses

Joanne Profetto-McGrath

Kathryn L. Hesketh

Sarah Lang

Carole A. Estabrooks

Previous studies have suggested that critical thinking influences research utilization; however, empirical support for the link between critical thinking dispositions and research utilization is nonexistent. In this article, critical thinking dispositions and research utilization habits are detailed, and the relationship of critical thinking dispositions to research utilization in a sample of 141 nurses working on two acute surgical units and five pediatric units in four tertiary care hospitals are examined. Results indicate a significant positive correlation between the total critical thinking disposition score and overall research utilization. Overall critical thinking disposition correlates significantly with all forms of research utilization, with the exception of symbolic research utilization. These findings indicate a need to foster critical thinking in both nursing education and the work environment.

Key Words: critical thinking dispositions • nursing practice • research utilization


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