Exploring the legitimacy of intuition as a form of nursing knowledge

Nurs Stand. 2009 Jun;23(40):35-40. doi: 10.7748/ns2009.06.23.40.35.c7043.

Abstract

This article discusses intuition as a legitimate form of knowledge rather than solely as an expert trait. It also describes the possibility of interdisciplinary research using theories and frameworks from psychology, computer science, physics and neuroscience to provide empirical evidence for intuitive knowledge to be considered a legitimate form of knowledge.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Intuition*
  • Knowledge*
  • Nurses / psychology*
  • Nursing*