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High-fidelity simulation: Teaching end-of-life care.

Peggy A Shaw¹, Miriam A Abbott¹

¹Mount Carmel College of Nursing, 127 South Davis Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222, United States.

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This study introduces a high-fidelity simulation to improve end-of-life (EOL) care education for nursing students. Evaluations show this method enhances self-efficacy in caring for the dying, bridging a critical knowledge gap.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
End-of-Life Care
Healthcare Simulation

Background:

Undergraduate nursing education for end-of-life (EOL) care is widely recognized as inadequate.
Professional organizations advocate for enhanced EOL competencies in nursing practice.
Existing literature highlights a significant need for improved EOL instruction in nursing curricula.

Discussion:

A high-fidelity simulation activity was developed to address the identified EOL care education gap.
The simulation includes structured preparation, role assignment, interprofessional collaboration, family integration, and student reflection.
This approach provides a controlled, low-risk environment for students to practice EOL care skills.

Key Insights:

Student evaluations demonstrate that the high-fidelity simulation is a valuable educational tool.
The simulation activity significantly improves nursing students' self-efficacy in managing end-of-life care scenarios.
Experiential learning through simulation effectively bridges the knowledge and skills gap in EOL nursing education.

Outlook:

High-fidelity simulation offers a scalable solution for enhancing EOL nursing education nationwide.
Further research should explore long-term impacts of simulation on clinical EOL care practices.
Integrating simulation into undergraduate nursing programs is crucial for preparing competent EOL caregivers.