Perceptions des conseillères en soins infirmiers et en pratique infirmière avancée quant à la qualité, à la pertinence et aux impacts d’une formation à l’Ennéagramme sur les compétences infirmières
During major transformations of the Quebec healthcare system, including following Bill 10, the nursing educators and advanced practice nurses face major challenges in ensuring quality care for the Quebec population (OIIQ, 2014), thus highlighting the importance of supporting their role and skills (OIIQ, 2014, 2015). Emotional intelligence is essential for the deployment of nursing skills (Cummings, Hayduk and Estrabrooks, 2005; Cummings et al., 2010; Horton-Deutsch and Sherwood, 2008; O'Connor, 2008; Smith, Profetto-McGrath and Cummings, 2009; Triola, 2007). While several models and training programs can enhance professional skills, through the development of emotional intelligence, the Enneagram model is emerging as a promising avenue (Bland, 2010; Lapid-Bogda, 2004, 2007). However, the use and impact of this model in a North American context is poorly documented. Based on Watson's humanistic-caring model (2012), this qualitative study aims to explore the perceptions of nursing educators and advanced practice nurses about the quality, relevance, and impact of an Enneagram training on the development and exercise of their professional skills. Analysis, following Miles and Huberman (2003)’s method, and interpretation of data collected from individual interviews with nine nursing educators and advanced practice nurses, shows that an Enneagram training can foster better self-awareness and understanding of others. As a result, this model could support the development of several nursing skills including: acting with humanism, collaboration, clinical leadership and supporting learning in clinical settings. In addition, the results allow for a number of recommendations to be made in order to improve the educational strategies of the training provided and the mobilization of knowledge gained through nursing practice. Finally, this research paves the way for a promising model in the development of a professional practice imbued with humanism in nursing. More research is needed to better understand the effects of the Enneagram on healthcare professionals, including nurses, in the development of a humanistic practice.
Nurs Advanced practice nurs Competencie Emotional intelligence Enneagram Mental health Organizational change