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AIM: The aim of the study was to answer the research question: What is known from the existing literature about the use of design thinking in nursing education and health sciences education? BACKGROUND: Nursing education should be ready for an enhanced focus on innovation and the potential to influence future practice. METHOD: Arksey and O'Malley's scoping framework was used to identify and summarize findings from related literature. RESULTS: Of 16 publications included, seven were nursing focused references. They consisted mostly of opinion pieces recommending future uses of design thinking. Two were examples of undergraduate nursing courses that incorporated design thinking into courses on innovation and research. Nine publications from multidisciplinary, interprofessional, or medical education with potential application to nursing education were included. CONCLUSION: A broader effort by educational experts is necessary to increase the visibility and applicability of this human-centered problem-solving technique to move innovation forward in nursing education.
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Bachillerato en Enfermería , Educación en Enfermería , Estudiantes de Enfermería , Humanos , Bachillerato en Enfermería/métodos , Solución de Problemas , EscolaridadRESUMEN
Health communications may not reach intended populations due to cultural and language barriers. These barriers may prohibit consumers from understanding information needed to make informed health decisions. It is important to ensure everyone-especially racial and ethnic minorities and under-served and under-represented populations-has access to information on medical products. One strategy to address this issue is to develop trainings and resources to better understand how cultural competency affects the ability to communicate effectively with racial/ethnic minorities. The FDA's Office of Minority Health & Health Equity developed a 3-module training to (1) increase staff knowledge of the role that cultural competency plays in determining health communication messages and channels and (2) provide tools to assist them in creating culturally-competent strategies and action plans. Offered on 4 occasions, the 4.5-h interactive training, grounded in adult learning and project-based learning theories, and used curricula, case studies, and multimedia to guide the discussion and group work. Participants also completed an action plan to guide their current work. Cultural competency knowledge was assessed pre- and post-training and training satisfaction was assessed post-training. Among the 53 individuals who completed the training, average knowledge increased by 13.6%. The training was a success based on anecdotal and evaluation feedback. The majority of participants indicated that they would refer their colleagues to the training and apply what they learned in their work. Participants felt the training was meaningful, applicable to their work, and provided an opportunity to learn and engage with their peers. Becoming culturally competent is a process that should be supported through ongoing training to help build a strong communications and health educator workforce with expertise in developing culturally competent messages to meet their constituents' needs.
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Asistencia Sanitaria Culturalmente Competente , Grupos Minoritarios , Adulto , Comunicación , Competencia Cultural , Etnicidad , HumanosRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: This study documents aged care residents' outcomes after, and satisfaction with, participation in a rehabilitation program conducted in a co-located gym. METHODS: A mixed-method prospective cohort study was conducted. All residents who attended the program were invited to participate in the study. Demographic information and outcome measures (walking speed, mobility, ability to stand, exercise self-efficacy and health status) were documented on study commencement and again after 6 months. RESULTS: Thirty-eight participants were included with an average age of 83 years (SD 13). The majority of participants (61%) required physical assistance for mobility. Compliance with scheduled sessions was 94%. Most (92%) participants would recommend the program. The majority of participants (55%) experienced improved walking speed as measured by the 5-metre walk test. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that a rehabilitative program can maintain the physical status of aged care residents, despite the common decline in physical performance in this population.
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Fisioterapeutas , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Ejercicio Físico , Terapia por Ejercicio , Humanos , Satisfacción Personal , Estudios Prospectivos , CaminataRESUMEN
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study describes revision and psychometric testing of the Safe Administration of Medications-Revised (SAM-R) scale. METHODS: The SAM-R scale was revised and tested to assess Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students' readiness to safely deliver medications through simulated case studies and associated vignettes. Subjects were junior- and senior-level BSN students (N = 227) from a large Midwestern university. Both classical testing and item response theory (IRT) were used to analyze item and group results. RESULTS: Face, content, and construct validity were assessed. Internal consistency reliability of the scale was .736. IRT provided item-level information, using a one-parameter logistic model, but the sample size was inadequate for testing more complex models. CONCLUSION: Evidence was obtained for reliability, face, content, and construct validity. Further revisions, and a larger sample size, are warranted.
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Pautas de la Práctica en Enfermería , Psicometría/normas , Estudiantes de Enfermería/psicología , Bachillerato en Enfermería , Evaluación Educacional/normas , Humanos , Nebraska , Reproducibilidad de los ResultadosRESUMEN
Using data obtained through 2 multidisciplinary studies focused on medication safety effectiveness, this article provides nursing recommendations to decrease medication delivery errors. Strategies to minimize and address interruptions/distractions are proposed for the 3 most problematic time frames in which medication errors typically arise: medication acquisition, transportation, and bedside delivery. With planned interventions such as programmed scripts and hospital-based protocols to manage interruptions and distractions, patient safety can be maintained in the inpatient setting.
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Errores de Medicación/prevención & control , Sistemas de Medicación/tendencias , Seguridad del Paciente/normas , Hospitales/normas , Hospitales/estadística & datos numéricos , Humanos , Errores de Medicación/enfermería , Errores de Medicación/estadística & datos numéricos , Sistemas de Medicación/normas , Sistemas de Medicación/estadística & datos numéricos , Seguridad del Paciente/estadística & datos numéricosRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to describe mothers' experiences of parenting an irritable infant. Although "colic" is regarded as a "self-limiting" condition that usually disappears by 3 to 4 months of age, the entire family is affected by the infant's crying; no definitive cause or cure has been identified. SAMPLE AND SETTING: Twelve middle-class married mothers (mean age=27.6 years) of irritable infants were interviewed. The women responded to open-ended questions, beginning with a description of the "typical day" with the infant. All interviews were tape recorded, transcribed verbatim, and entered into the AtlasTi qualitative analysis program. Grounded theory methods were used to analyze the data. Transcripts were read repeatedly to verify coding and emerging concepts. RESULTS: The basic social psychological problem was the loss of the perceived baby and competence as a mother. The psychosocial process was the search for the baby and sense of self as mother. Processes involved cycles of hope and despair and trial and error as mothers became more isolated. DISCUSSION: Implications for practitioners include support and listening to mothers during this difficult period.