Clinical case studies in mental health by means of the on-line discussion

Authors

  • Edilaine Cristina da Silva University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing
  • Antonia Regina Ferreira Furegato University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing
  • Simone de Godoy WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000300015

Keywords:

psychiatric nursing, teaching, education

Abstract

This descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative design aimed to describe and analyze discussions in online chats about mental disorders in a psychiatric nursing course as part of an undergraduate nursing program. The sample consisted of 32 undergraduate students who attended the course. Data analysis showed that the discussions through online chat sessions permeated the acquisition of knowledge, procedures, attitudes and values and promoted students' active participation. The results reaffirm the discussions' importance for students' learning and showed the potential of technology resources, such as real-time communication tools, to support and improve teaching possibilities in psychiatric nursing.

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Published

2008-06-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Clinical case studies in mental health by means of the on-line discussion. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(3), 425-431. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000300015