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Understanding SCPHN students' experience of practice educator-led peer support groups.

Paula Elliott, Graham Ormrod

    Community Practitioner : the Journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association
    |June 27, 2018
    PubMed
    Summary

    Specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN) students found practice educator-led peer support groups highly beneficial. These groups reduced stress, improved wellbeing, and enhanced the educational experience during challenging practice placements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Public Health
    • Student Wellbeing

    Background:

    • Specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN) students face significant academic and practice-related stress.
    • Practice placements can isolate students, limiting peer support crucial for wellbeing and skill development.
    • Existing support structures may not fully address the unique challenges of SCPHN training.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of practice educator-led peer support groups for SCPHN students.
    • To explore how these groups impact student wellbeing and learning during practice placements.
    • To identify key themes related to student experiences within the peer support groups.

    Main Methods:

    • A service evaluation was conducted using focus group methodology.

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  • Qualitative data were collected from SCPHN students participating in peer support groups.
  • Thematic analysis was employed to interpret student experiences and feedback.

    • Main Results:

    • Three key themes emerged: peer support and emotional nourishment, bridging the theory-practice gap, and group organization.
    • Students reported significant benefits in terms of emotional support and reduced stress.
    • The groups were instrumental in helping students connect academic learning with practical application.

    Conclusions:

    • Practice educator-led peer support groups are a valuable component of SCPHN training.
    • These groups effectively enhance student wellbeing and the overall educational experience.
    • Implementing and optimizing such support structures is recommended for SCPHN programs.