Programa Kay como estrategia para favorecer la implementación del cambio de paradigma en la Escuela de Enfermería de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina

Abstract

Introduction

Evaluating the results of the Final Integrated Practice I, at the School of Nursing - Faculty of Medical Sciences of the National University of Córdoba, in Argentina, the teachers postulated that the transition towards a new paradigm of person-centered care was challenged by a persistent biologicist vision of health among students. Along with the Universidad Siglo 21, we set out to explore whether the Kay Program is an adequate tool to promote resources for teachers that favor the implementation of the change in the paradigm of care.

Material and methods

Participatory action research. Kay Program: Diagnosis, to know the state of the “inner learner” through self-knowledge (own learning experiences) and knowledge about natural ways of learning. Action/Training, resources to transform teaching: workshops approached with creative proposals, reflection groups, experiential activities. Reflection and evaluation of results.

Results

The results support the hypothesis of the research, that the application of the Kay Program (teacher training program to rethink human nature linked to the teaching-learning process; through sensitization, awareness and personal transformation of those who are responsible for education), favored the development of cultural competencies in people that facilitate the paradigm shift.

Conclusion

We conclude that the experience with the Kay Program has led to significant professional growth in the teachers, who now have the necessary tools to implement a paradigm shift towards humanization in nursing education.