生活習慣病セルフマネジメントサポーター養成プログラムが看護学生のコミュニケーション･スキルに及ぼす効果

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The effects of participating in a self-management support program for patients with lifestyle-related diseases on the communication skills of nursing students were investigated. Nursing students (n =37) participated in the program for a year, including joining in a health education program for patients with diabetes mellitus, receiving lecture on the role of nurses, health consultation and guidance, exercise guidance, and counseling. Nursing students also had opportunities to practice what they had learned in the lectures as part of the program. Nursing students also completed a set of questionnaires consisting of items measuring communication skills, social skill, and other variables, before and after participating. Results indicated that post-program scores for “recognition of needs and self-growth” factor were significantly higher than before the program. It is suggested that participating in this program was more effective in changing nursing students’ understanding of patients and increasing their awareness of communication.