J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2014 Nov;20(4):617-627. 10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.617.

Brain-based Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators: An Integrative Review

• Oh J
• Kim SK
• Kang KA
• Kim SH
• Roh H
• De Gagne J

• KMID: 2327542
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.617

Abstract

PURPOSE
Brain-based learning has become increasingly important in nursing education. The purpose of this study is to (a) synthesize the literature on brain-based learning in nursing education using Whittemore and Knafl's integrative review method, and (b) discuss teaching strategies for nursing educators. METHOD: Searches were made through the CINAHL, OVID, PubMED, and SCOPUS databases using the terms nurs* AND (brain based OR neuroscience) AND (educa* OR learn* OR teach*). Included were original articles in the domain of undergraduate nursing education written in English in peer-reviewed journals between January 1984 and December 2013. Twenty-four papers met the criteria.
RESULTS
Three themes were retrieved: (a) activate whole-brain functions, (b) establish supportive educational environments, and (c) encourage learners to be more active.
CONCLUSION
Brain-based learning enhances the learning capabilities of undergraduate nursing students.

Keyword

Brain; Learning; Nursing; Education; Review

MeSH Terms

Brain
Education
Education, Nursing
Humans
Learning
Nursing
Students, Nursing