"It is much more real when it comes from them": The role of experts by experience in the integration of mental health nursing theory and practice.
Perspect Psychiatr Care
; 56(4): 811-819, 2020 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To examine nursing students' perceptions of Experts by Experience impact on theoretical and practical learning. DESIGN ANDMETHODS:
Qualitative exploratory study involving focus groups with undergraduate nursing students from five European countries and Australia. Data were analyzed thematically.FINDINGS:
Participants described positive impacts as bridging the theory and practice gap through first-hand experience, including sub-themes bringing theory to life; can't be taught any other way, and innovative teaching methods fueling curiosity. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Integrating theory and practice is key for quality mental health nursing practice. Experts by experience can potentially contribute to reducing this enduring gap.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Enfermagem Psiquiátrica
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Estudantes de Enfermagem
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Bacharelado em Enfermagem
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
País como assunto:
Europa
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Oceania
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article