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Student nurses' perceptions of health promotion: a study
1South Bank University.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 5, 1997
Summary
Project 2000 and conventional nursing students showed similar views on health promotion, with conventional students valuing the role more. Project 2000 students demonstrated knowledge of health promotion models, unlike their conventional counterparts.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Promotion
- Comparative Study
Background:
- Nursing education models influence student perceptions of health promotion.
- Understanding these differences is crucial for effective health promotion training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare Project 2000 nursing students' and conventionally trained students' perceptions of health promotion.
- To assess their understanding and application of health promotion roles and models.
Main Methods:
- A comparative descriptive study utilizing mixed methodologies.
- Data collection involved questionnaires, Likert scale assessments, and interviews.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found between the two groups, except in perceived role importance and knowledge of models.
- Conventional students perceived their health promoter role as more important.
- Project 2000 students exhibited knowledge of and application of health promotion models, unlike conventional students.
Conclusions:
- Nursing education approaches impact health promotion knowledge and application.
- Recommendations include fostering a broader understanding of health promotion and enhancing collaboration between educators and clinicians for a unified approach.