Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Cognitive Learning

Cognitive Learning

Cognitive learning is based on purposive behavior, incidental learning, and insight learning.
E. C. Tolman's theory of purposive behavior emphasizes that much behavior is goal-directed. He argued that to understand behavior, we must look at the entire sequence of actions leading to a goal. For instance, high school students study hard, not just due to past reinforcement but also to achieve the goal of getting into a good college.
Tolman introduced the idea that behavior is influenced by...

Creative Thinking

Creative Thinking

Creative thinking encompasses innovative and unconventional methods for addressing challenges, often leading to groundbreaking solutions. Instead of focusing solely on enhancing existing systems, such as increasing smartphone battery capacity, creative thinking might inspire advancements like energy-efficient batteries or processors that minimize power consumption. This multidimensional approach underscores the importance of exploring novel pathways to innovation.
Divergent thinking is the...

Techniques of Therapeutic Communication II: Focusing, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

Techniques of Therapeutic Communication II: Focusing, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

Focusing involves centering a conversation on a message's critical elements or concepts. Focusing is valuable if the talk is vague or patients begin to repeat themselves. Sometimes, when patients are asked about their symptoms, they may go off-topic and try to tell their entire life story. Respectfully, the nurse should bring the conversation back into focus.
This therapeutic technique can also be used when a patient brings up pertinent information during a health-related conversation. The...

Community Based Intervention

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...

Self Within Cultural Contexts

Self Within Cultural Contexts

Cultural frameworks for understanding the self are often categorized into two broad orientations: individualism and collectivism. These paradigms influence how people define themselves, relate to others, and interpret their social worlds. Each orientation offers distinct perspectives on autonomy, responsibility, and the role of the individual within a community.Individualistic CulturesIn individualistic cultures like North America and Western Europe, identity is understood as autonomous and...

Vygotsky's Cognitive Development in Cultural Context

Vygotsky's Cognitive Development in Cultural Context

Lev Vygotsky, a pioneering Russian psychologist, developed a theory of cognitive development that centers on the influence of social and cultural factors. Unlike Jean Piaget, who emphasized the child's direct interaction with the physical world as key to development, Vygotsky argued that cognitive growth is an interpersonal process that unfolds within a cultural context. For Vygotsky, a child's learning cannot be separated from their social environment, which includes the values, beliefs, and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Skin tears in older adults people receiving home care.

BMC geriatrics·2025

Same author

Investigating spiritual care perceptions and religious coping methods among the relatives of terminally ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: the case of Turkey.

BMC palliative care·2024

Same author

The Scale on Community Care Perception (SCOPE) for nursing students: The reliability and validity.

Nursing forum·2022

Same author

Death and COVID-19 Anxiety in Home-Quarantined Individuals Aged 65 and Over During the Pandemic.

Omega·2021

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

An Innovative Approach in Cultural Competence Education: Use of the Pecha Kucha Method.

Betül Özen¹, Cansu Yaşar^1,2, Zeliha Kaya Erten²

¹Erciyes University, Kayseri, Türkiye.

Journal of Transcultural Nursing : Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society

|July 1, 2026

Summary

Pecha Kucha training improved nursing students

Keywords:

Pecha Kucha cultural competency mixed methods nursing students transcultural nursing

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 2, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Cultural Competence
Pedagogical Strategies

Background:

Growing cultural diversity necessitates effective educational strategies for nursing students.
Enhancing cultural awareness and readiness is crucial for culturally competent nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of Pecha Kucha as a pedagogical approach for nursing students.
To assess the impact of the intervention on cultural awareness, sensitivity, and practice readiness.

Main Methods:

An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was employed.
Forty-three nursing students participated in a pre-test/post-test study using the Cultural Competence Assessment Tool.
Four weekly sessions were conducted, followed by semi-structured interviews with 23 students.

Main Results:

Significant increases in post-test scores for cultural awareness (p < .001, dz = 1.07) and total cultural competence (p < .001, dz = 0.67) were observed.
Self-assessed awareness and cultural sensitivity improved, but self-assessed cultural practice did not show significant change.
Qualitative data revealed challenges such as language barriers and limited cultural knowledge.

Conclusions:

Pecha Kucha functions as a reflective, awareness-raising pedagogical method.
The approach supports readiness for culturally competent practice rather than immediate behavioral change.
Further research may explore integrating Pecha Kucha with other methods to enhance practical skills.