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Evolution of the Canterbury Dedicated Education Unit model
Joanne Borren1, Thomas Harding2
1Ara Institute of Canterbury, 130 Madras Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand.
Nurse Education in Practice
|July 4, 2020
Summary
The Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model transformed nursing education in Canterbury by emphasizing relationships and a culture shift. This evolution from preceptorship to DEUs significantly expanded its reach in clinical teaching and learning.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Teaching Models
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- The Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model signifies a philosophical shift from traditional preceptorship in undergraduate nursing.
- Canterbury, New Zealand, has seen significant adoption of the DEU model.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the key factors driving the evolution of the Canterbury DEU model.
- To understand the transition from preceptorship to the DEU model in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study design.
- Inductive and deductive thematic analysis of archival documents.
- Interviews with three key informants.
Main Results:
- Centrality of relationships across organizational levels is crucial.
- A progressive culture shift within the educational and healthcare sectors is integral.
- The DEU model expanded from 5 pilot sites in 2007 to 47 by 2017.
Conclusions:
- Strong inter-organizational relationships between healthcare and education providers are vital for DEU model success.
- A supportive and evolving organizational culture facilitates the growth of the DEU model.
- The Canterbury DEU model demonstrates a successful transition in clinical nursing education.
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