Abstract
BackgroundThere is a lack of evidence to support how social determinants of health (SDOH) are incorporated into associate degree nursing (ADN) programs. AimThe purpose of this study was to explore the integration of SDOH content into courses and the curricula of ADN programs, strategies for teaching SDOH, and factors that have influenced educators’ decisions about this education. MethodsAn interpretive description approach was employed to elicit an understanding of the influencing factors of ADN educators incorporating SDOH into their teaching-learning experiences and how this is being accomplished. Participant interviews were conducted through video-conferencing technology. ResultsThe analysis of the interviews revealed an overarching theme of Forging Ahead with Refining ADN education. Two sub-themes related to influences of SDOH incorporation: (1) living the experience of SDOH and (2) navigating the program's culture. Two sub-themes related to strategies used to incorporate SDOH: (1) creating awareness of SDOH (2) fusing SDOH with content. ConclusionThis study highlighted how ADN educators are intentionally incorporating SDOH through various strategies as experiences have emphasized the importance. There are obstacles within their program that are barriers to full program integration.
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