“六顶思考帽”思维训练模式在护理教学中的应用现状及建议

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With the continuous transformation of China’s medical model and the growing requirements for talent cultivation，the traditional vertical-thinking teaching model in nursing education can no longer meet the needs of fostering nursing students’ critical thinking and comprehensive clinical analytical abilities. Lateral thinking theory and its associated instructional tool，the “Six Thinking Hats” method，can help guide students to break free from conventional vertical thinking patterns and strengthen critical thinking skills. They hold great significance for improving the quality of nursing education and for cultivating nursing professionals who are competent for the new era. This article reviews the current application of the “Six Thinking Hats” method in nursing education，explores their pedagogical value and the challenges faced in practice，and proposes corresponding strategies，with the aim of providing a reference for the reform of nursing teaching methods and for enhancing the quality of talent cultivation.

Key words: Lateral Thinking, Six Thinking Hats, Education, Nursing, Review

FANG Yifan, WEI Xiaolei, HE Honglian, WANG Xiujuan, LIANG Tao. Current applications and recommendations of the“Six Thinking Hats” in nursing education[J].Chinese Journal of Nursing Education, 2026, 23(1): 117-122.

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