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[Building sensitive knowledge in mental health]
Ruth Mylius Rocha1, Célia Caldeira F Kestenberg, Elias Barbosa de Oliveira
1Faculdade de Enfermagem UERJ, Rio de Janeiro.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|January 1, 2004
Summary
This nursing education initiative enhances student empathy and sensitivity in mental health care. The program integrates practical experiences with theory, leading to improved student-carer roles and a qualitative shift in learning.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Mental Health Care
Context:
- Undergraduate nursing program at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The "Promoting and Recovering Mental Health" subarea is integrated across eight terms of the undergraduate curriculum.
Purpose:
- To foster greater sensitivity and empathy in nursing students.
- To strengthen students' capacity to act as effective carers in diverse healthcare settings.
- To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in mental health nursing.
Summary:
- The subarea integrates theoretical content with student experiences throughout the undergraduate program.
- Learning is facilitated by connecting students' real-world experiences with established mental health theories.
- This approach aims to cultivate essential soft skills for future nursing professionals.
Impact:
- The program evaluation indicates a significant qualitative improvement in the teaching and learning process.
- Students demonstrate enhanced empathy and sensitivity, preparing them for complex client care.
- The initiative positively impacts the development of nursing students' professional identity and caregiving skills.