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Learner Response to an Activity Introducing Adverse Childhood Experiences as a Social Determinant of Health
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Article
Abstract
Background: Threading content on the social determinants of health into the nursing curricula is a best practice recommended by certifying bodies; however, introducing content on social determinants of health can overwhelm learners, who may have difficulty relating the information to their nursing practice.
Method: A learning strategy was developed that used film and an experiential activity to introduce content on adverse childhood experiences, a social determinant of health, and resilience into nursing coursework. A total of 130 first-semester nursing students viewed a film in class and participated in a focused debriefing and subsequent clinical exercise.
Results: The majority of participants (97%) believed the film appropriately introduced the content. Learners reported the debriefing was helpful in relieving distress, and 95% found the content relevant to their future nursing practice.
Conclusion: Early introduction of key concepts related to adverse childhood experiences may assist prelicensure nursing students in developing a trauma-informed professional practice.
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Publication Info
Published in Journal of Nursing Education, Volume 61, Issue 11, 2022, pages 650-653.
APA Citation
Scott, J., McMillian-Bohler, J., Felsman, I., & Koch, A. (2022). Learner Response to an Activity Introducing Adverse Childhood Experiences as a Social Determinant of Health. Journal of Nursing Education, 61(11), 1–4.
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