The Effect of Decorative Arts Course on Nursing Students' Creativity and Critical Thinking Dispositions
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Background: Nurses use their critical thinking skills and creativity to solve complex problems. Nursing students should access effective and appropriate educational materials to develop critical thinking skills and creativity.
Objective: This study investigated the effect of the "decorative arts" course on nursing students' creativity and critical thinking dispositions.
Method: The study was conducted in the nursing departments of two universities between May 2021 and December 2021. The sample consisted of 141 nursing students. Data were collected using a sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire, the Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS), and the Marmara Creative Thinking Dispositions Scale (MCTDS).
Results: Fourth-year students had a significantly higher mean CTDS score than third-year students (p = 0.009). Participants who took the "decorative arts" course for two semesters had a significantly higher mean CTDS score than those who took it for one semester at most (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The "decorative arts" course helped nursing students develop critical thinking skills and creativity.
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