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Using simulations and standardized patients in intervention research
D M Gates1, E Fitzwater, S Telintelo
1College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038, USA. donna.gates@uc.edu
Clinical Nursing Research
|March 8, 2002
Summary
Researchers used standardized patient simulations to objectively measure violence prevention skills in nurse assistants after an intervention. This method addresses limitations in assessing caregiving skills in long-term care settings.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- Effective caregiving requires both knowledge and practical skills.
- Assessing skill performance in healthcare professionals presents measurement challenges.
- Simulation offers an objective evaluation method for skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the use of simulation for measuring changes in violence prevention skills.
- To evaluate an intervention program for nurse assistants in long-term care.
Main Methods:
- Utilized standardized patients for skill performance assessment.
- Employed simulation as an objective measurement tool.
- Focused on nurse assistants in long-term care facilities.
Main Results:
- Simulation provided an objective method to evaluate skill changes.
- The study demonstrated a way to measure intervention impact on violence prevention skills.
Conclusions:
- Simulation with standardized patients is a viable tool for assessing healthcare skills.
- Objective skill measurement is crucial for evaluating care quality interventions.