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  • 1Department of Nursing, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York, NY,USA. czaudere@nyit.edu

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Summary

Movies enhance learning in psychiatric and mental health nursing education. Visuals from films improve student engagement and understanding of complex topics.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Medical Humanities

Background:

  • Traditional lectures can be less engaging for complex subjects.
  • Visual aids can improve comprehension and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of using movies as a teaching strategy in psychiatric and mental health nursing.
  • To explore student engagement and learning outcomes when incorporating film into the curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • Integrating selected movie clips into lectures and discussions.
  • Assessing student comprehension and engagement through various methods.

Main Results:

  • Movies provided a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
  • Visual illustrations from films enhanced understanding of complex psychiatric concepts.

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