The impact of community learning during a participatory nursing research project

Heemskerk, W.M.; Renden, P.G.; Warning, T.D.; Wallner, C.; Bussemaker, J.; Dikken, J.

doi:doi:10.3928/00220124-20230214-08

Background: Community learning is one approach to promote research competencies and to involve nurses and nursing students in research. This study examines the impact of community learning accord-ing to participants-both those inside and outside the community-in a joint nursing research project at a hospital. Method: A qualitative design was se-lected using a participatory approach. Data were col-lected through semistructured interviews, reflections, conversations, and patient input during 2 academic years. Results: Thematic analysis showed 11 themes, which were organized into three clusters: realization, transformation, and influencing factors. Participants perceived changes in practice and described how their perspectives have changed on care, education, and research. Reconsiderations led to some new or revised strategies, and influencing factors were asso-ciated with the contemporary context, degree of in-volvement, and design/facilitation. Conclusion: The impact of community...Show moreBackground: Community learning is one approach to promote research competencies and to involve nurses and nursing students in research. This study examines the impact of community learning accord-ing to participants-both those inside and outside the community-in a joint nursing research project at a hospital. Method: A qualitative design was se-lected using a participatory approach. Data were col-lected through semistructured interviews, reflections, conversations, and patient input during 2 academic years. Results: Thematic analysis showed 11 themes, which were organized into three clusters: realization, transformation, and influencing factors. Participants perceived changes in practice and described how their perspectives have changed on care, education, and research. Reconsiderations led to some new or revised strategies, and influencing factors were asso-ciated with the contemporary context, degree of in-volvement, and design/facilitation. Conclusion: The impact of community learning emerged and extended beyond community boundaries, and the indicated in-fluencing factors must be taken into account. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(3):131-144.]Show less

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