Exploratory method enhances advocacy skills in nursing students, indicating effective community partnerships for addressing social determinants of health.
Key Points
Students significantly improved their advocacy skills while engaging with underserved populations, enhancing their understanding of health disparities.
Key components included conducting needs assessments and aligning course objectives with nursing education competencies, promoting collaboration.
Exploratory method involved creating a service-learning course with structured reflections to deepen students' awareness of social determinants of health.
Integration of service-learning into nursing education highlights the importance of addressing the social, economic, and physical factors affecting health outcomes.