Determination of physical assessment skills used by nurses in Turkey

Koç Z., Sağlam Z.

HEALTHMED, vol.6, no.3, pp.765-773, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: HEALTHMED
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.765-773
  • Keywords: frequency, knowledge, nurse, physical assessment, skill, Turkey, HEALTH ASSESSMENT, EDUCATION, TAUGHT
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Compared to other professions, physical assessment is a comparatively new concept for the nursing profession. Traditionally, physical assessment has been viewed as part of the doctors' role and has not routinely been taught in nurse training. With the advancement of the role of nursing, it has been argued that physical assessment has become a key nursing skill