Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2004 Jun;7(1):88-95.

The Changes in Interest and Attitudes of Nursing Students toward the Disabled before and after the Disability Experience Program

• Kang HS
• Kim JW
• Kim WO
• Park JN
• Lee CY

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in the concern and attitudes of Nursing students toward the disabled before and after the disability experience program. METHOD: 151 Nursing students with clinical practice in National rehabilitation hospital were conveniently selected as the subject. All subjects had experience the disability program, and their attitudes toward the disabled were measured before and after the 3hours' program. Collected data were analyzed by SPSS 11.0 with paired t-test.
RESULTS
1. The concern toward the disabled after their disability experience program was more positive than before(t= -4.930, p= .000). 2. The attitudes toward the disabled after their disability experience program was more positive than before(t=5.892, p=.000). 3. The appreciation of daily life after their disability experience program was higher than before(t=- -8.563, p= .000).
CONCLUSION
In summary, the disability experience program should be effective in order to promote the positive attitude toward the disabled. Therefore expansion of this program is of profound significant.

MeSH Terms

Humans
Nursing*
Rehabilitation
Students, Nursing*