title: The progression of holism into postgraduate curricula in critical care nursing: a discussion paper.
abstract: Critical care education is an important part of the professional development of a competent critical care nurse. Interdependence between physiological and psychosocial theories and concepts is a key consideration in the development of critical care educational programs. This multidisciplinary educational framework fosters a deeper understanding of factors contributing to ill health. Establishing a strategic framework where research, education, clinical excellence, and quality assurance are interlinked is central to enhancing the efficacy of patient care outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Waterford Regional Hospital, Dunmore Rd, Waterford, Republic of Ireland. lanep@sehb.ie
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lane
authors.forename: Una
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: Martina A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Gooney
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Reid
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends*; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006694:Holistic Health; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D019359:Knowledge; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D029181:Spirituality; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology