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ART Praxis: Evidence-Based Strategies for Antiracist Teaching in Nursing.
Danica Sumpter1, Whitney Thurman, Michelle Wright
1About the Authors The authors are faculty at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, Austin, Texas. Danica Sumpter, PhD, RN, CNE, is a clinical associate professor. Whitney Thurman, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor. Michelle Wright, PhD, RN, FAAN, is an assistant professor. Karen Johnson, PhD, RN, FSAHM, FAAN, is an associate professor. Danielle Duplechain, MSN, RN, is a graduate research assistant. Chris Abbyad, PhD, RN, WHNP, is a clinical associate professor. This research was support by a Josiah Macy Jr. Award to Dr. Sumpter. For more information, contact Dr. Sumpter at danica.sumpter@utexas.edu .
This review identifies four key strategies for teaching about racism: encounter education, reflection, discussion, and activism. These methods help educators foster antiracist practices and advance health equity.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Equity
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Faculty often lack training in addressing racism and its impact on healthcare.
- Understanding historical and social factors is crucial for effective teaching on bias.
Approach:
- An integrative review of multidisciplinary literature from 2009-2021 was conducted.
- Whittemore and Knafl's methodology guided the review of 55 articles across 18 disciplines.
Key Points:
- Four themes emerged: encounter education, reflection, discussion, and activism.
- These strategies are vital for teaching systemic racism effectively.
- The review synthesized best practices for educators.
Conclusions:
- Effective teaching on racism requires more than just activities; it involves becoming an antiracist educator.
- Findings align with transformative learning theory.
- The study provides a framework for advancing health equity through education.
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