Open AccessPhysical assessment skills in nursing curricula: a scoping review protocol
Author(s) -
Sherry Morrell,
Jody L. Ralph,
Natalie Giannotti,
Debbie Dayus,
Susan Dennison,
Judy Bornais
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
jbi database of systematic reviews and implementation reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2202-4433
DOI - 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003981
Subject(s) - curriculum , nursing , medical education , protocol (science) , medicine , psychology , pedagogy , alternative medicine , pathology
This review seeks to establish the current state of knowledge regarding physical assessment skills taught in nursing programs globally. It aims to explore the literature on physical assessment skills taught in nursing curricula globally, skills used by nurses in practice, skills used by students, and core physical assessment skills that are important to teach nursing students.