[Playing and learning nurse-patient communication].

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Communication

Context:

• Effective nurse-patient communication is crucial for quality patient care and outcomes.
• Traditional teaching methods may not fully engage all learners in communication skills development.

Purpose:

• To introduce and evaluate an educational game for teaching nurse-patient communication.
• To assess the perceived efficiency and adequacy of the game by students and faculty.

Summary:

• An educational game was developed and implemented to teach nurse-patient communication.
• Graduate students piloted the game, and undergraduate students subsequently utilized it.
• Both student groups, along with judges and the author, found the game effective and appropriate for the subject matter.

Impact:

• Provides a novel, engaging tool for nursing education.
• Potentially enhances the development of essential communication skills in future nurses.
• Offers a model for incorporating game-based learning into healthcare curricula.