Use of Hub and Spoke model in nursing students' practice learning

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Delivery Models

Background:

• The Hub and Spoke model has been utilized in nursing programs to provide observational learning opportunities.
• Existing models offer insights into patient journeys and local healthcare service overviews.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on the implementation of a Hub and Spoke model for practice learning.
• To detail the practical development of supporting infrastructure for this model.
• To provide field-specific examples of its implementation in nursing and midwifery education.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a Hub and Spoke practice learning model at Edinburgh Napier University.
• Focus on the development of the necessary infrastructure to support the model.
• Collection of field-specific examples illustrating the model's application.

Main Results:

• Successful implementation of the Hub and Spoke model for nursing and midwifery students.
• Development of practical infrastructure to facilitate the model.
• Demonstration of model's utility through specific field examples.

Conclusions:

• The Hub and Spoke model offers a viable framework for enhancing nursing and midwifery practice-based education.
• Practical infrastructure development is crucial for successful model implementation.
• The model provides valuable learning experiences for students regarding patient journeys and service integration.