Visual methods in health dialogues: A qualitative study of public health nurse practice in schools

• DOI: 10.1111/jan.13371
• Publication Date: 2017-06-29T10:56:41Z
• Authors: Hilde Laholt; Marilys Guillemin; Kim Mcleod; Randi Elisabeth O...; Geir Fagerjord Lorem
• Keywords: Adult; Norway; 4. Education; 370; Focus Groups; Nurses, Public Health; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; School Nursing; Humans; Female; Child

Abstract Aims We aimed to explore how using visual methods might improve or complicate the dynamics of health dialogue between public nurses ( PHN s) and school pupils. This was done from perspective s, specifically examining they understood their role practice as a application in this practice. Background The is method used by s nursing Norway. In practice, there can be communicative barriers pupils s. Investigating understand professional lead ways addressing these barriers, which affect pupil satisfaction achievement health‐related behaviours context. Specifically, use may address barriers. Design research design qualitative, focus groups combined with methods. Methods conducted group interviews semi‐structured discussion guide five n = 31) working northern Norwegian services. data were collected during January February 2016. Discussions audio recorded, transcribed coded into themes sub‐themes systematic text condensation drawings analysed interpretive engagement, analysis. Findings Drawings discussions showed that perceived primarily relational praxis. variety part active visualization worked build strengthen relations when words inadequate served enhance flexible employed Conclusions different kinds establish pupils, especially verbalization difficult. aware both benefits challenges education. recommend schools because are useful for other professionals teachers children young people developing relations, particularly where verbal communication challenge.