AAOHN Journal
Volume 59, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 127-133

Using problem-based learning for occupational and environmental health nursing education: Pesticide exposures among migrant agricultural workers (Article)

Ivicek K. , De Castro A.B.* , Salazar M.K. , Murphy H.H. , Keifer M.
  • a Department of Psychosocial and Community Health, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98125, United States
  • b Department of Psychosocial and Community Health, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98125, United States
  • c Department of Psychosocial and Community Health, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98125, United States
  • d Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, United States
  • e Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States

Abstract

Problem-based learning, which emphasizes group collaboration to solve real-world case scenarios, is an instructional approach that is well suited to occupational and environmental health nursing education. Learners actively work through case studies rather than passively receive information presented through lectures. Problem-based learning methods promote critical thinking skills and motivate learning, preparing learners for professional practice in complex, ever-changing environments. Despite these advantages, problem-based learning is underutilized in nursing education compared to more traditional lecture methods. This article presents key concepts of problem-based learning, discusses problem-based learning in educating occupational and environmental health nurses, and describes the development of a problem-based learning case aimed at increasing occupational and environmental health nurses' capacity to address pesticide exposure among migrant and seasonal agricultural workers.Copyright © American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc.

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Index Keywords

education Education, Nursing, Graduate nursing education nursing methodology occupational disease human occupational health nursing chemically induced disorder Humans problem based learning pesticide Problem-Based Learning Agricultural Workers' Diseases Pesticides Article migration Transients and Migrants environmental health
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79954474502&doi=10.3928%2f08910162-20110216-02&partnerID=40&md5=4ddde8fe49ddfc2e9d79823269380606
DOI: 10.3928/08910162-20110216-02
ISSN: 08910162
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English