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Motshedisi E Chauke1, Dirk Van Der Wal, Annalie Botha
1Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa. chaukme@unisa.ac.za.
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|August 26, 2015
Summary
Appreciative inquiry (AI) improved student nurses' perception of nursing as a respected profession. However, negative views on working conditions persisted after the intervention.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Poor perception of nursing leads to high attrition rates among student and newly qualified nurses.
- Nurse educators must find innovative strategies to enhance the image of nursing.
- Student nurses often hold negative perceptions regarding nursing's respect and working conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore appreciative inquiry (AI) as an intervention teaching strategy.
- To transform student nurses' image of the nursing profession.
- To assess the impact of AI on nursing perception.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, quasi-experimental, explorative-descriptive design.
- Pretest-intervention (AI)-post-test approach.
- Convenience sampling of third and fourth-year nursing students in South Africa.
Main Results:
- Pretest revealed mixed perceptions of nursing image.
- Post-test showed significant positive change in perceived respect and appreciation for nursing.
- Negative perceptions of working conditions remained and worsened; positive gender image improved.
Conclusions:
- Appreciative inquiry shows potential as a teaching strategy for positive nursing image transformation.
- AI can foster a more positive orientation towards the nursing profession among students.
- Further research is needed to address persistent negative perceptions of working conditions.
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