Fostering Humanism Through Nursing-History Tutorials

Authors

• Te-Chuan Chen, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung Medical Education Research Centre, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
• Meng-Chih Lin, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Pei-Yi Chou, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Yi-Hui Li, Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Statement of the problem: This study designed an innovative nursing-humanities program to cultivate humanistic values, which, although overshadowed by routine clinical demands, are fundamental to nursing practice. Methods: A one-hour humanities tutorial was developed for nursing interns using the instructional design framework of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation, incorporating principles from the self-determination theory. The program featured a curated history exhibition and guided tour. Data on participants’ perspectives were collected through pre- and post-tests, refl ective discussions, and feedback. A mixed-methods design was adopted, employing both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Results: A total of 230 participants completed the program. Signifi cant improvements were observed between pre- and post-test mean scores, particularly in comprehension of nursing history. The interactive discussions were also vital in stimulating learning motivation. The assessments demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α>.84) in cognition of nursing history, and participant satisfaction ratings exceeded 96%, indicating the program’s effectiveness. Conclusions: The humanities program fostered a deeper understanding of nursing history and refl ection, encouraged professional virtues, and reinforced nursing practice’s emotional and ethical aspects.

First Page

137

Last Page

148

Recommended Citation

Chen, Te-Chuan; Lin, Meng-Chih; Chou, Pei-Yi; and Li, Yi-Hui (2025) "Fostering Humanism Through Nursing-History Tutorials," Journal of Medical Education: Vol. 29: Iss. 3, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6145/jme.202509_29(3).0006
Available at: https://jme.researchcommons.org/journal/vol29/iss3/4