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Hooman Shahsavari1, Zohreh Parsa Yekta, Marian L Houser
1Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tohid Sq., Tehran, Iran.
This study identifies key clinical constraints affecting nursing student-instructor interactions. Understanding these factors, like "outsiders
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Learning Environments
Background:
- Effective student-instructor interactions are crucial for quality nursing clinical education.
- Factors within clinical settings influencing these interactions are understudied.
- Identifying clinical constraints can improve management of nursing clinical learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify primary factors influencing student-instructor interactions in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 18 nursing students and instructors.
- Purposeful sampling strategy.
- Qualitative content analysis of transcribed interviews.
Main Results:
- Five main themes emerged as essential interaction constraints: 'outsiders' eyes,' 'dominance of act,' 'close contact,' 'clinical workplaces' disputes,' and 'instability and uncertainty.'
- These themes highlight specific challenges within clinical contexts.
Conclusions:
- Findings enhance understanding and practice for international clinical nursing instructors.
- Awareness of emergent behaviors, based on clinical constraints, can improve instructor-student relationships.
- Improved relationships can lead to more effective clinical education.
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