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Danielle L DeGonge1, Mary K McCurry, Jennifer Viveiros
1About the Authors Danielle L. DeGonge, MSN, RN, OCN, is a PhD student, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Mary K. McCurry, PhD, RNBC, ANP, ACNP, is a professor, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Jennifer Viveiros, PhD, RN, CNE, is associate professor, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. For more information, contact Danielle L. DeGonge at ddegonge@umassd.edu .
This scoping review identified literature on holistic nursing education, finding most sources focused on undergraduate students and provided examples of educational practices. Further research is needed to expand knowledge in diverse settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research
- Holistic Care Models
Background:
- Holistic nursing education is an innovative, student-centered approach.
- Current literature lacks comprehensive knowledge on the implementation of holistic nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify available literature on holistic nursing education.
- To determine student populations involved in holistic nursing education.
- To document examples of educational practices in holistic nursing.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was performed using Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.
- Literature published in English from 2000-2024 concerning academic holistic nursing education was included.
Main Results:
- Twenty sources were identified, predominantly scholarly articles.
- Undergraduate baccalaureate students were the most frequently studied population.
- The literature offered various examples of holistic educational methodologies.
Conclusions:
- Further research is essential to enhance nursing knowledge regarding holistic education for students.
- Exploration of holistic education in varied educational contexts and cultures is recommended.
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