Influence of practical teaching in community in health education on the nurses' critical thinking ability in higher vocational school

VernacularTitle:《健康教育》社区实践教学对高职护生评判性思维能力的影响
Author: Qing MENG ¹ ; Li-Jun CUI ; Bi-Fen XU ; Hong-Ying PU ; Su-Fen CUI ; Hong WU
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1. 川北医学院附属医院
Keywords: Health education; Community; Practical teaching; Nurse of higher vocational school; Critical thinking ability
From: Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2009;15(17):1660-1662
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the influence of practical teaching in community in health education on the nurses' critical thinking ability in higher vocational school.Methods The contrast group was to fulfill practical teaching according to teaching plans.On weekends,the experimental group organizeed nurses to create wall newspapers about health education,carry out health education consultation,check residents' health responsibly and create family healthy files etc.The assessment of critical thinking ability was measured with Chinese Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory,CTDI-CV.Results There was a distinct difference about their critical thinking ability between the two groups(P ＜ 0.01).5 items showed clear differences among 7 excepts the ability of analysis and desire for knowledge.Conclusions Pratical teaching in community in health education can improve nurses' ability of critical thinking effectively.[Key words ] Health education;Community; Practical teaching; Nurse of higher vocationalschool;Critical thinking ability