Author

Year, Country

Aim

Sample

Size

Design

Measurements

Statistical

Analysis

Limitations

1. Cork (2014)

USA

To explore the validity of nurses’ use of intuition when predicting the severity of patients’ injuries, and whether it impacts on their decision to institute a trauma code

N = 8 nurses

N = 360

records

Quantitative

Descriptive Cross-sectional

CNQ

Cohort analysis

Small sample size from one hospital.

Short questionnaire and the subjective nature of nurses who used intuition.

The number of records analyzed was 360. These factors might affect the generalizability of this study.

2. Farr-Wharton et al. (2011)

AUSTRALIA

To examine the influence of the supervisor-subordinate relationship on three generational nurse cohorts’ use of intuition, perceptions of empowerment, and affective commitment.

N = 2500

Quantitative

Cross-sectional LMX-7, AC

Self-report Survey

Correlations, regression analysis, and MANOVASpath analysis

The measurements used were previously validated, except for the measure for intuition, which comprised three items. The Cronbach’s Alpha scores for reliability were all within acceptable limits.

3. Pretz & Folse (2011)

USA

To examine the relationship between domain-specific and domain-general intuition among practicing nurses and student nurses to determine the role of intuition in nurses’ decision-making.

N = 175

N = 145

N = 30

Quantitative

Survey

Correlational Design

REI, MBTI,

TIntS, MII,

AUINS, SII.

Quantitative analysis.

Descriptive and inferential statistics

Because the measurement (TIntS) was the only subscale that demonstrated adequate reliability in the sample, it was the only scale included in the analysis. The measures were self-report in nature and do not necessarily reflect intuition in decision-making.

4.Rovithis et al. (2015)

GREECE

To describe and compare the intuition levels in nursing staff working in the Emergency Department, the Intensive Care Unit and in surgical wards

N = 122

Quantitative

SII

Correlation analysis

The reliability of the measurement assessed by Cronbach’s Alpha was described as overall reliability. It is recommended that the questionnaire should be adjusted to the Greek context and that a new research instrument to measure intuition should be designed.

5.Ruth-Sahd & Hendy (2004)

USA

To provide new information about which types of past experience are the most powerful predictors of novice nurses’ use of intuition.

N = 323

Quantitative

UI, PE, IE, PE.

Descriptive statistics.

Multiple regression

The need for a larger sample in future studies.

The sample was dominated by white women.

6. Smith et al. (2004)

USA

To describe the development and psychometric testing of an instrument to measure use of intuition by nursing students.

N = 349

Quantitative IM

Psychometric evaluation.

Self-report survey

Principal component factor analysis

The construct validity of the scale used for the students showed construct validity and reliability.

7.Smith (2006)

USA

To evaluate the psychometric properties of the revised intuition instrument containing 32-items, and to clarify the factors that resulted in the first psychometric evaluation.

N = 326

Quantitative

III

Psychometric evaluation.

Likert response format.

Factor analysis

The instrument showed evidence of construct validity and reliability.

A larger nationwide sample would be ideal.

The use of other statistical methods.