Journal article
Becoming an Expert by Experience: Benefits and Challenges of Educating Mental Health Nursing Students
Issues in mental health nursing, Vol.42(12), pp.1095-1103
12/2021
PMID: 34156892
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Abstract
Expert by Experience involvement in mental health nursing education is increasing in popularity as a teaching technique. The emerging literature attests to its benefits in enriching the educational experience for students. Much less attention has been devoted to the experience from the perspective of the Experts themselves. To address this gap and ensure this important perspective is captured and considered, the aim of this paper is to present the perceptions and experiences of Experts by Experience in delivering an educational module to mental health nursing students. A qualitative exploratory approach was adopted, involving in-depth individual interviews with Experts by Experience who delivered a learning module to nursing students in Australia and Europe. Data were analysed thematically. Analysis produced two overarching themes: Empowerment, and Challenges. Challenges included six sub-themes: Being constructive, not just critical; Time to unpack and reflect; Need for co-production and support from nursing academics; Emotional and practical support; maintaining personal boundaries; and adapting to the audience. These findings make a significant contribution to a broader understanding of Expert by Experience involvement in mental health education. The use of standards to maintain integrity and avoid tokenism is recommended.
Details
- Title
- Becoming an Expert by Experience: Benefits and Challenges of Educating Mental Health Nursing Students
- Creators
- Brenda Happell - University of Newcastle AustraliaTerri Warner - University College CorkShifra Waks - University College CorkAine O'Donovan - University of Newcastle AustraliaFionnuala Manning - University of Newcastle AustraliaRory Doody - University of Newcastle AustraliaSonya Greaney - University of Newcastle AustraliaJohn Goodwin - University of Newcastle AustraliaElisabeth Hals - Inland Norway University of Applied SciencesMartha Griffin - Dublin City UniversityBrett Scholz - Australian National UniversityArild Granerud - Inland Norway University of Applied SciencesChris Platania-Phung - Australian College of Applied PsychologySiobhan Russell - Dublin City UniversityLiam MacGabhann - Dublin City UniversityJarmo Pulli - Turku University of Applied SciencesAnnaliina Vatula - Turku University of Applied SciencesKornelis Jan van der Vaart - University of Applied Sciences UtrechtJerry Allon - University of Applied Sciences UtrechtEinar Bjornsson - University of IcelandHeikki Ellilä - Turku University of Applied SciencesMari Lahti - Turku University of Applied SciencesPall Biering - University of Iceland
- Publication Details
- Issues in mental health nursing, Vol.42(12), pp.1095-1103
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991013036376502368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article