A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
"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
Authors: Happell B, Waks S, Horgan A, Greaney S, Manning F, Goodwin J, Bocking J, Scholz B, Hals E, Granerud A, Doody R, Platania-Phung C, Griffin M, Russell S, MacGabhann L, Pulli J, Vatula A, Browne G, van der Vaart KJ, Allon J, Bjornsson E, Ellila H, Lahti M, Biering P
Publisher: WILEY
Publication year: 2020
Journal: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
Journal name in source: PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
Journal acronym: PERSPECT PSYCHIATR C
Volume: 56
Issue: 4
First page : 811
Last page: 819
Number of pages: 9
ISSN: 0031-5990
eISSN: 1744-6163
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12496
Self-archived copy’s web address: http://minerva-access.unimelb.edu.au/bitstream/11343/275539/1/10.1111%20ppc.12496.pdf
Purpose To examine nursing students' perceptions of Experts by Experience impact on theoretical and practical learning. Design and Methods 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.
