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Empathy Development Through Case Study and Simulation.
Heidi A Mennenga1, Susan Bassett, Libby Pasquariello
1Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Mennenga) and Instructors (Mss Bassett and Pasquariello), College of Nursing, South Dakota State University, Brookings.
Consistent patient exposure via case study and simulation may enhance empathy in nursing students. This study offers insights for nurse educators seeking to improve the nurse-patient relationship through targeted teaching strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Empathy is crucial for effective nurse-patient relationships.
- Nurse educators face challenges in developing student empathy.
- Innovative teaching methods are needed to foster empathy in nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of consistent patient exposure on empathy levels.
- To assess the effectiveness of case study and simulation in nursing education.
- To explore strategies for enhancing empathy in senior-level baccalaureate nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Utilized case studies and simulation for consistent patient exposure.
- Focused on senior-level baccalaureate nursing students.
- Measured changes in empathy levels.
Main Results:
- Consistent patient exposure demonstrated an impact on student empathy.
- Case study and simulation were key components of the intervention.
- Findings offer valuable data for nursing faculty.
Conclusions:
- Consistent patient exposure through case study and simulation can influence nursing student empathy.
- Results support further investigation into pedagogical approaches for empathy development.
- The study provides a foundation for faculty discussion on curriculum enhancement.

