An Evaluation of the Use of Storytelling in Teaching Patient Care to Nursing Students in Ogun State College of Nursing and Midwifery
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Background of the Study
Storytelling has been a fundamental method of teaching and knowledge transfer for centuries, and in nursing education, it serves as a powerful tool for enhancing patient care skills. Narrative-based learning fosters emotional engagement, improves critical thinking, and enhances retention of complex medical concepts (Hoffman et al., 2023). In patient care, storytelling helps nursing students understand patient experiences, develop empathy, and refine their decision-making abilities (Olajide & Bello, 2024).
Traditional nursing education in Nigeria often relies on lecture-based teaching, which may not adequately engage students in the realities of patient care (Adeyemi et al., 2024). At Ogun State College of Nursing and Midwifery, integrating storytelling into teaching methods has been suggested as a way to improve learning outcomes. However, there is limited research on the effectiveness of this approach in nursing education within the Nigerian context. This study evaluates how storytelling enhances learning and patient care competency among nursing students.
Statement of the Problem
Patient care requires not only technical skills but also emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and strong communication abilities. Traditional nursing education methods often fail to prepare students adequately in these areas, leading to gaps in patient-centered care (Williams et al., 2024).
Despite the recognized benefits of storytelling in education, its application in nursing training at Ogun State College of Nursing and Midwifery remains underexplored. There is a need to assess whether storytelling enhances students’ understanding of patient care concepts, improves their empathy, and strengthens their clinical decision-making skills.
Objectives of the Study
- To evaluate the effectiveness of storytelling in teaching patient care to nursing students.
- To examine the impact of storytelling on students’ empathy and communication skills.
- To identify challenges in implementing storytelling as a teaching method in nursing education.
Research Questions
- How effective is storytelling in teaching patient care to nursing students?
- What impact does storytelling have on nursing students’ empathy and communication skills?
- What challenges exist in implementing storytelling as a teaching method in nursing education?
Research Hypotheses
- Storytelling does not significantly improve nursing students’ understanding of patient care.
- Storytelling has no significant impact on students’ empathy and communication skills.
- There are no significant challenges in implementing storytelling in nursing education.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study focuses on nursing students at Ogun State College of Nursing and Midwifery. Limitations include variations in students’ engagement with storytelling and differences in instructors’ storytelling techniques.
Definitions of Terms
- Storytelling: The use of narratives and real-life experiences to enhance learning.
- Patient Care: The provision of healthcare services that address the needs and concerns of patients.
- Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others in a clinical setting.
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