ENHANCING SPORTS HEALTH EDUCATION: IMPACT OF A COLLABORATIVE CLINICAL NURSING TEACHING MODEL ON UNIVERSITY NURSING PROGRAMS AND INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES

Abstract

Objective: To assess the impact of a collaborative clinical nursing teaching model on the quality of sports health education in university nursing programs and the effectiveness of internships for undergraduate sports health nurses. Methods: A total of 123 undergraduate nursing students, graduating from June 2020 to July 2021, were selected for this study. Among these, 59 students experienced the traditional teaching model (control group), while 64 were taught using a collaborative clinical nursing model involving institutional cooperation (research group). Post-internship, assessments of clinical nursing skills and internship performance were conducted using a self-assessment scale for clinical practice behavior performance. A teaching evaluation questionnaire was administered mid-internship and post-internship to gauge intern satisfaction with the teaching model. Results: The research group demonstrated a significantly lower failure rate and a higher excellence rate compared to the control group (P<0.05). No significant differences were noted in the scores for professional development and self-development between the two groups (P>0.05). However, all other scores related to clinical internship performance were superior in the research group (P<0.05). Additionally, this group reported higher scores in subject presentation, post-lesson acquisition, overall satisfaction, and teaching satisfaction (P<0.05). The rate of self-satisfaction among interns was also notably higher in the research group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The implementation of a collaborative clinical nursing teaching model significantly enhances the quality of sports health education and the effectiveness of practical training for undergraduate nurses in sports-focused programs. This model fosters better educational outcomes and greater intern satisfaction, suggesting its potential for broader application in sports health education curricula.