title: Curriculum development through understanding the student nurse experience of suicide intervention education--A phenomenographic study.
abstract: Suicide remains a global public health issue and a major governmental concern. The World Health Organisation argues for continued investment in education for front-line professionals, with a particular focus on nurses, to address the rising suicide levels. Considering this rate, it could be argued that suicide has impacted on the lives of many, including the student nurse population. Understanding the psychological impact, and influence on learning, whilst developing suicide intervention knowledge is crucial. However, little is known of the student experience in this complex and challenging area of skills development. This phenomenographic study examines the experiences of second year Bachelor of Nursing (mental health) students who participated in the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Experiences were illuminated through two focus groups, Experiences were distilled and categorised through hierarchically relationships to construct a group experiential field to illustrate understandings of the impact this approach has on learning Students found ASIST to be emotionally challenging yet an extremely positive experience through bonding, peer learning, and class cohesion. The supportive workshop facilitation was essential allowing for full immersion into role simulation thus developing student confidence. Appropriate pedagogy and student support must be considered whilst developing suicide intervention in the pre-registration curricula.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, Scotland Ab10 7QG, UK. Electronic address: i.heyman@rgu.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Inga
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Heyman
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health, Life & Social Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, Sighthill Campus, Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, Scotland EH11 4BN, UK. Electronic address: B.Webster@napier.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Brian J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Webster
authors.affiliation: Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery King's College London, 57 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8WA, UK. Electronic address: stephen.tee@kcl.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
keywords: Education; Experience; Student nurse; Suicide