Students' views of training in Poland

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Psychological Aspects of Care
• Interpersonal Skills Training

Background:

• Psychological aspects of care are integral to nursing education.
• Current curricula may not adequately bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.
• Effective teaching methods for these skills require evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess nursing students' perceptions of current psychological care education.
• To identify gaps in the curriculum regarding the application of interpersonal skills.
• To inform improvements in nursing pedagogy for psychological care.

Main Methods:

• A small-scale survey was conducted among nursing students at a Polish university.
• The survey focused on students' views on the effectiveness of teaching psychological aspects of care.
• Data collection involved student self-reporting on skill application.

Main Results:

• Students reported a perceived need for additional instruction.
• A significant gap was identified between taught interpersonal skills and their direct application in nursing practice.
• The findings suggest current teaching methods may be insufficient for practical skill integration.

Conclusions:

• Nursing education curricula should be reviewed for improved integration of psychological care principles.
• Enhanced pedagogical approaches are needed to ensure students can effectively apply interpersonal skills in clinical settings.
• Further research is recommended to explore effective strategies for teaching practical psychological care in nursing.