Research article summary (published 30 Oct 2006):

Peer education: the nursing experience.

Full Abstract

BACKGROUND: The two-fold purpose of this study was to explore the peer education experiences of registered nurses and solutions for developing peer education as an effective method of adult learning. METHODS: Eleven designated peer nurse teachers and 13 peer nurse learners were asked to complete a questionnaire. Three peer nurse teachers and three peer nurse learners were further interviewed in focus groups. RESULTS: The metathemes of peer role conflict, organizational stress, and the timing of new role integration were identified. CONCLUSIONS:The study found nurses believed that to have a successful peer education program, the scope of the peer education program and the peer roles should be clarified, peer time should be available and accessible, positive motivational techniques (including a just peer selection process) should be present, and other resources should be provided.

Author information

Author/s: Parkin, Vera (V);

Affiliation: Centennial George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program, George Brown College Site, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article

Journal: Journal of continuing education in nursing (J Contin Educ Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2006 Nov-Dec; vol 37 (issue 6) : pp 257-64

Dates: Created 2006/12/05; Completed 2006/12/29;

PMID: 17144115, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Attitude of Health Personnel Burnout, Professional - psychology Clinical Competence Conflict (Psychology) Education, Nursing, Continuing - organization & administration Focus Groups Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Interprofessional Relations Jealousy Models, Educational Morale

Motivation Nurse's Role - psychology Nursing Education Research Nursing Methodology Research Nursing Staff, Hospital - education; psychology Ontario Peer Group Preceptorship - organization & administration Program Evaluation Questionnaires Rehabilitation Centers Time Factors

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