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Innovations in Family Dynamics

Abstract

To determine the impact Visual Thinking Strategies on defining family, baccalaureate nursing students completed an assignment creating a visual representation of family. Over half of students reported that VTS augmented their learning about differing perceptions of family. The majority found that VTS augmented their observational and communication skills.

Author Details

Amber Vermeesch, PhD, MSN, FNP-C, RN, CNE; Joane T. Moceri, PhD, RN; Susie L. Stragnell, MS, RN -- School of Nursing, University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, USA; Meg Moorman, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, Community and Health Systems, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Omicron Upsilon

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Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Keywords:

Visual Thinking Strategies, Defining Families, Nursing Education

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Participatory visual thinking strategies in baccalaureate nursing education: Impact of using art to define family

Melbourne, Australia

To determine the impact Visual Thinking Strategies on defining family, baccalaureate nursing students completed an assignment creating a visual representation of family. Over half of students reported that VTS augmented their learning about differing perceptions of family. The majority found that VTS augmented their observational and communication skills.