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Integrating Forensic Nursing Principles in an Undergraduate Curriculum: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
Lori Prewitt Moore1, Ashleigh F Bowman, Brady B Urquhart
1Author Affiliations: Adult Health Department, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama (Drs Moore, Anderson, Lynch, Beasley); Maternal Child Department, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama (Drs Bowman, Thomas); and Community Health Department, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama (Drs Urquhart, Harris, Selwyn).
Integrating forensic nursing principles into nursing education significantly improved students' knowledge and confidence in caring for abuse and trauma victims. This enhances patient care outcomes and empowers survivors.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Nursing
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Forensic nursing (FN) integrates forensic science to care for abuse victims.
- FN principles are crucial for preparing nurses to assist trauma survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the integration of FN principles within a nursing curriculum.
- To evaluate the impact on student knowledge and confidence in managing patients with trauma histories.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal study involving undergraduate nursing students.
- Students received semester-based lectures on FN topics.
- Knowledge was assessed using pre and posttests.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in knowledge test scores from pre to posttest.
- Enhanced self-reported confidence in communicating with trauma patients.
Conclusions:
- Incorporating FN principles into nursing curricula is essential.
- This integration improves healthcare outcomes for abuse and trauma victims.
- It empowers nurses to better support and care for vulnerable patients.
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