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Instructional Bias—Awareness and Reduction in Perioperative Education
Author(s) -
Byrne Michelle M.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61637-2
Subject(s) - perioperative nursing , diversity (politics) , perioperative , psychology , cultural bias , medical education , cultural diversity , medicine , nursing , social psychology , sociology , anesthesia , anthropology
Through the use of instructional materials, perioperative educators provide education to staff members, physicians, patients, and family members. Although accrediting bodies and scholars have addressed the importance of diversity in patient assessment and nursing care, there has been little discussion regarding how instructional materials incorporate cultural, age, and gender diversity. This article defines bias and explores six forms of instructional bias. Suggestions are offered on ways to reduce or eliminate bias in instructional materials. AORN J 75 (April 2002) 808‐816.