Intuition in Iranian pediatric nurses: A cross sectional study

Background: Intuition is one of the key factors in decision-making leading to timely recognition of problems and quality care.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of intuition and the factors influencing it in pediatric nurses.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2020 with 100 pediatric nurses working in hospitals of Bandar Abbas, Iran. Smith Intuition Instrument was used to collect data. Descriptive statistical methods, t-test, and analysis of variance were used for data analysis.Results: Most nurses (59%) demonstrated moderate use of intuition whereas the others (41%) showed high use of intuition. Nurses with less than 10 years of work experience and those working in pediatric intensive units scored significantly higher on the reassuring feelings subscale (P 0.001).Conclusion: The pediatric nurses’ intuition was appropriate. Nurses are encouraged to confidently use their intuition without fear of blame in the difficult and sensitive situations of pediatric care.