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  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

Background:

  • Effective training for nursing students caring for patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is essential.
  • Traditional simulation methods like manikins may lack the realism needed for complex patient interactions.
  • Developing advanced simulation techniques can improve learner competency in managing ASD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized patient simulation for nursing students learning to care for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • To assess the impact of simulation realism on learner skill development and knowledge acquisition.
  • To refine simulation design based on student feedback for improved ASD patient care training.

Main Methods:

  • Nursing students participated in a simulation involving a standardized patient portraying an adolescent with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Student feedback was collected and analyzed to iteratively improve the simulation's design and educational value.
  • Learner experiences were compared to traditional simulation modalities like static manikins and high-fidelity simulators.

Main Results:

  • Students reported that the standardized patient simulation offered a higher degree of realism compared to manikins or high-fidelity simulators.
  • A strong agreement was observed among students regarding the importance of pre-simulation classroom instruction for enhancing ASD knowledge.
  • The simulation provided a valuable platform for students to practice and develop essential clinical skills for managing ASD patients.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized patient simulations significantly enhance the realism and effectiveness of nursing education for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) care.
  • Integrating classroom instruction with realistic simulations is vital for improving nursing students' knowledge and skills in treating ASD patients.
  • This simulation approach offers a practical and effective method for developing clinical competencies in pediatric nursing for individuals with ASD.