Pedagogic Aspects in Nursing Education: Integrative Review

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education Research
• Professional Training in Healthcare

Background:

• The development of nursing education is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
• Understanding current research trends is vital for advancing professional training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the current state of nursing education concerning professional training.
• To identify emerging research trends in this field.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive integrative review was conducted.
• Searches were performed in databases from 2005 to 2016 using specific MeSH and DeCS terms.
• Fifty original articles were analyzed.

Main Results:

• Key concepts identified include successful didactics, caring learning processes, professional skills, professor role, and pedagogic relationships.
• Studies on didactics demonstrated the highest evidence levels.
• Professional skills emerged as a transversal concept in nursing education, representing a significant trend and challenge.

Conclusions:

• Professional skills are a central and evolving aspect of nursing education.
• Further research should focus on developing and assessing professional skills in nursing students.
• Integrating effective didactic and pedagogical approaches is essential for enhancing nursing training.