A Room with a View.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Patient Experience
• Psychosocial Care

Background:

• Patient loss encompasses various forms beyond mortality, including loss of health, function, relationships, and identity.
• Recognizing and addressing diverse patient losses is fundamental to holistic nursing practice.
• Nursing curricula often focus on acute physical loss, potentially overlooking the broader spectrum of patient grief and adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To educate nursing students on the multifaceted nature of patient loss.
• To enhance students' understanding of the psychological and emotional impact of different types of loss on patients.
• To equip future nurses with the knowledge to provide sensitive and comprehensive care to patients experiencing various losses.

Main Methods:

• A didactic session was conducted for nursing students.
• Case studies illustrating different types of patient loss were presented.
• Group discussions facilitated exploration of student perceptions and learning.

Main Results:

• Students demonstrated increased awareness of non-death related losses.
• Participants identified the emotional and social consequences for patients.
• The educational intervention improved students' conceptualization of patient loss.

Conclusions:

• Comprehensive understanding of patient loss is essential for effective nursing.
• Nursing education should integrate diverse loss experiences to prepare students for complex patient needs.
• Enhanced student knowledge promotes empathetic and patient-centered care.