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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.

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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.

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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.