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Drama with a focus on professional communication - A phenomenographic study
Cecilia Ljunggren1, Elisabeth Carlson1, Gabriella E Isma1
1Faculty of Health and Society, Department of Care Science, Malmo University, Sweden.
Nurse Education in Practice
|March 15, 2021
Summary
This study explored how nursing students perceive drama workshops for improving communication skills. Drama education enhances empathy, professional identity, and practical understanding in nursing students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Communication
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Effective communication is crucial for nurses in diverse patient scenarios.
- Nursing programs aim to equip students with essential occupational skills.
- Understanding student perspectives on innovative teaching methods is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe nursing students' conceptions of a drama workshop.
- To evaluate drama as a tool for illustrating nurse communication in practice.
- To explore the impact of drama on nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study conducted at a university in southern Sweden.
- Phenomenographic approach used for data analysis.
- Interviews with 15 nursing students.
Main Results:
- Four categories emerged: empathy development, personal learning, professional identity, and understanding drama pedagogy.
- Drama workshops increased students' understanding of professional communication in patient care.
- Drama facilitated the development of professional identity and role.
Conclusions:
- Drama is an effective educational method in nursing.
- It enhances theoretical understanding through practical application.
- Drama contributes to developing nurses' professional identity and communication skills.
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