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[Continuing education in psychiatric nursing: a reflection on concepts].
Maria da Graça Girade1, Emirene Maria Navarro Trevizan da Cruz, Maguida Costa Stefanelli
1Disciplina Saúde Mental da Faculdade de Enfermagem de São José de Rio Preto.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|May 25, 2006
Summary
This study clarifies continuing education for psychiatric nurses. "Continuing in-service education" best aligns with expert consensus and enhances psychiatric nursing care quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Continuing Professional Development
Context:
- Addresses concerns regarding the preparation of nurses for psychiatric nursing roles.
- Initiates research within the "development of psychiatric and mental health nursing personnel" field.
- Examines the evolving landscape of nursing education and its impact on specialized care.
Purpose:
- To critically analyze and define concepts of continuing education (in-service and permanent) in nursing literature.
- To establish a clear conceptual framework for ongoing professional development in psychiatric nursing.
- To inform curriculum development and training programs for mental health nurses.
Summary:
- A comprehensive literature review of MEDLINE, LILACS, theses, dissertations, and seminal works was conducted.
- Analysis and expert consultations focused on differentiating between continuing education, in-service education, and permanent education.
- The study concludes that 'continuing in-service education' is the most congruent and effective term for psychiatric nursing.
Impact:
- Recommends 'continuing in-service education' as the preferred terminology for psychiatric nursing professional development.
- Aims to improve the quality of psychiatric nursing assistance through enhanced knowledge and skills acquisition.
- Provides a foundation for future research and standardized training in psychiatric and mental health nursing.