A study is presented utilizing cognitive task analysis (CTA) methods to elicit knowledge from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses regarding the assessment of infants at risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). Researchers were successful in eliciting knowledge not available in current nursing texts. Knowledge elicited includes a framework for considering NEC and problem-solving strategies used by experienced nurses. Implications for nurse instruction and potential applications of this information for decision support are discussed.
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