Clinical Reasoning: Resources

CYRIL SMITH’S STORY

Cyril Smith is one of the residents of Wiimali virtual community (https://www.wiimali.com.au/) His story can be traced from pre admission to post-op day 2. Students have the opportunity to apply their clinical reasoning skills to scenarios related to fluid and electrolyte balance and acute pain.

https://www.wiimali.com.au/meet-cyril-smith/

Acknowledgment: Tracy Levett-Jones, University of Technology Sydney, and Kerry Reid-Searl, CQUniversity

CLINICAL REASONING EVALUATION SIMULATION TOOL (CREST)

This valid and reliable tool assessment tool measures the effectiveness of simulation in developing clinical reasoning skills for recognising and responding to clinical deterioration.

http://www.nurseeducationtoday.com/article/S0260-6917(17)30307-6/abstract

AN INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL REASONING

This video traces the development of the clinical reasoning model and outlines its application to patient safety

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjC6GKl0eXs

Acknowledgment: Tracy Levett-Jones, University of Technology Sydney