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Intensive care nursing students' perceptions of simulation for learning confirming communication skills: A
Marte-Marie Wallander Karlsen1, Anita Kristin Gabrielsen1, Anne Lise Falch1
1Department of Emergencies & Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Norway.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to explore intensive care nursing students experiences with confirming communication skills training in a simulation-based environment.
Research Methodology:
The study has a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive design. The participants were students in a post-graduate program in intensive care nursing, that had attended a one day confirming communication course. Three focus group interviews lasting between 60 and 80min were conducted with 14 participants. The interviews were transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was performed, using Braun & Clark's seven steps.
Findings:
The analysis resulted in three main themes: "awareness", "ice-breaker" and "challenging learning environment". The participants felt that it was a challenge to see themselves on the video-recordings afterwards, however receiving feedback resulted in better self-confidence in mastering complex communication.
Conclusion:
The main finding of the study is that the students reported improved communication skills after the confirming communication course. However; it is uncertain how these skills can be transferred to clinical practice improving patient outcomes.
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