Educational intervention in social skills for Primary Care nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Public Health
• Social Sciences

Background:

• Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses require strong social skills for effective patient interaction and team collaboration.
• Existing training programs may not adequately address the specific social skill needs of PHC nurses.
• Enhancing social skills can positively impact nurses' managerial and care delivery capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention designed to improve social skills among Primary Health Care nurses.
• To assess the impact of this intervention on nurses' professional performance and competencies.

Main Methods:

• A qualitative research-intervention study was conducted.
• The study involved three stages: exploratory (manager meetings), intermediate (nurse training sessions), and assessment (personal development plans).
• Participants included 57 nurses serving as Primary Care coordinators.

Main Results:

• Nurses reported that the social skills educational intervention was crucial for positive changes in their professional performance.
• The intervention was perceived as fundamental for enhancing their ability to manage and provide care.
• Participants actively developed personal plans to improve their social skills.

Conclusions:

• The educational intervention in social skills is a valuable strategy for strengthening nurses' managerial and care skills in Primary Health Care settings.
• Investing in social skills development for nurses can lead to improved healthcare outcomes.
• This approach supports the continuous professional development of nurses in public health.