Journal Articles

Integrating health promotion into nursing curricula in Hong Kong

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Title:
Integrating health promotion into nursing curricula in Hong Kong
Authors:
- Tarrant, Marie Dept. of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong
- Chan, Sophia Siu Chee Dept. of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong
Source:
Journal of Community Health Nursing, 19(2), 93-103, 2002
Publisher:
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Year Published:
2002
Education Categories:
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GH Sport Science, Health & Welfare
Keywords:
Medical Care Nursing -- Study & Teaching Hong Kong China
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Post-Secondary Education
Abstract:
The health care system in Hong Kong has historically been steeped in the biomedical paradigm. Health care reform, however, is finally putting health promotion on the agenda of governments and health care providers. As the largest group of providers in Hong Kong, nurses must assume a leadership role in the transition of the current illness-focused system to one that emphasizes health and promotes wellness. For nurses to take up the challenge of health promotion, they need to acquire the requisite knowledge and skills. Nursing curricula must emphasize this new paradigm and provide opportunities for students to develop expertise in health promotion and disease prevention. This article describes a health-promotion initiative carried out by 1st-year students in an undergraduate nursing program in Hong Kong. The health-promotion project aims to prepare graduates who will be able to meet health care needs and function effectively in the future health care system. Not only will these nurses be capable of becoming future leaders of the health-promotion movement in Hong Kong, they are also contributing to the health and wellness of Hong Kong citizens.
[Copyright of Journal of community health nursing is the property of Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Full article may be available at the publisher's website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/15327650252988476]
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 07370016
DOI:
- 10.1207/15327650252988476
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/f9a0a702
Entry Date:
2010-11-24