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Making the invisible visible: Implementing an implicit bias activity in nursing education
Elizabeth Gatewood1, Cindy Broholm2, Jenna Herman3
1University of California San Francisco, School of Nursing, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Summary
Implicit bias (IB) education in nursing programs is well-received by students and faculty. Integrating content on unconscious bias can improve healthcare outcomes and nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Disparities
- Psychology
Background:
- Implicit bias (IB) significantly impacts health outcomes.
- Unconscious bias operates without an individual's awareness.
- Current nursing education lacks mandatory IB content.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase awareness of implicit bias and its health outcome effects.
- To facilitate discussions on mitigating the impact of implicit bias.
- To evaluate the integration of IB content in nursing curricula.
Main Methods:
- Implemented preparatory and interactive learning activities.
- Utilized the Implicit Association Test for self-assessment.
- Conducted faculty-facilitated discussions with 110 students across BSN, MSN, and DNP levels at four institutions.
Main Results:
- The educational activity received positive student evaluations.
- Most students found preparatory activities helpful for increasing bias awareness.
- Students recognized the value of acknowledging IB in patient care.
Conclusions:
- Integrating implicit bias content into nursing education is feasible and accepted.
- Students and faculty find IB education valuable.
- Optimal integration involves multiple curriculum touchpoints.