Using a conceptual approach with a concept map of psychosis as an exemplar to promote critical thinking.

Full Abstract

Teaching students to think critically is an important component of nursing education. A literature review suggests that a conceptual approach and a concept map may help facilitate critical thinking in the nursing student. Currently, there are patients in various health care settings who manifest psychosis and need treatment for the disorder. This article proposes using both a concept map and a conceptual approach to teach the concept of psychosis instead of focusing on content. If students understand the general concept of psychosis, they can identify and implement nursing actions for patients with psychosis regardless of the etiology or health care setting.

Author information

Author/s: Vacek, Jenny E (JE);

Affiliation: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA. jvacek(-atsign-)salud.unm.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

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

Reference: 2009-Jan; vol 48 (issue 1) : pp 49-53

Dates: Created 2009/02/20; Completed 2009/03/20;

PMID: 19227757, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 3/20/2009, IMS Date: 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Audiovisual Aids
Concept Formation
Curriculum
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate - methods
Humans
Models, Educational
Models, Nursing
Models, Psychological
Nurse's Role
Nursing Assessment
Nursing Diagnosis

Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing Education Research
Patient Care Planning
Program Development - methods
Program Evaluation - methods
Psychiatric Nursing - education; methods
Psychology, Educational
Psychotic Disorders - etiology; nursing; psychology
Risk Factors
Students, Nursing - psychology
Thinking

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