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Creative educational strategies for health promotion
1Health Promotion Center, School of Nursing, Fairfield University, Connecticut, USA.
Holistic Nursing Practice
|January 16, 1998
Summary
Nurse educators can use creative strategies to prepare students for health promotion roles in evolving healthcare. This approach ensures nurses are ready for future challenges in managed care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Promotion
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Healthcare delivery is undergoing significant changes, impacting nursing practice and education.
- There is an increasing emphasis on health promotion within the current healthcare landscape.
- Preparing nurses for a future in managed care requires innovative educational approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose creative strategies for nurse educators to effectively prepare students for health promotion responsibilities.
- To examine the concepts of health promotion and creativity in nursing education.
- To present teaching approaches for community-based, health promotion-focused activities.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual examination of health promotion and creativity.
- Presentation of teaching strategies for nurse educators.
- Suggestion of specific clinical teaching and learning opportunities.
Main Results:
- Creative strategies can enhance nursing students' preparedness for health promotion.
- Community-based and clinically focused activities are vital for skill development.
- Educators need innovative methods to address the evolving healthcare environment.
Conclusions:
- Nurse educators can implement creative strategies to equip students for future health promotion roles.
- Adapting teaching methods is crucial for preparing nurses in the managed care environment.
- Focusing on community-based and clinical experiences strengthens health promotion competencies.