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Fostering Transformation by Hearing Voices: Evaluating a 6-Second, Low-Fidelity Simulation.
Brenda Marshall1, Julie Bliss2, Benjamin Evans3
11 Brenda Marshall, EdD, APRN-BC, ANEF, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ, USA.
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
|January 12, 2018
Summary
A brief auditory hallucination simulation enhanced nursing students' empathy and understanding of patient experiences. This improved their confidence, knowledge, and intention to use therapeutic communication skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Mental Health Simulation
- Patient Empathy Development
Background:
- Psychosis stigma and hallucinations impede nurses' ability to provide effective care.
- Understanding patient perspectives on hallucinations is crucial for developing empathy and therapeutic alliances.
- Preclinical nursing education requires innovative methods to address these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a six-second auditory hallucination simulation on preclinical nursing students' empathy.
- To evaluate the simulation's effect on students' insight, knowledge, and therapeutic communication skills.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative, descriptive study using content analysis of student self-reflections.
- Undergraduate nursing students participated in a 6-second auditory hallucination simulation.
- 82 student narratives were analyzed for changes in empathy, insight, knowledge, and communication.
Main Results:
- Student self-reflections demonstrated increased empathy following the simulation.
- The auditory hallucination experience improved students' insight and knowledge regarding psychosis.
- Participants reported a greater intention to utilize therapeutic communication strategies.
Conclusions:
- A short auditory hallucination simulation is an effective tool for enhancing empathy in nursing students.
- The simulation positively impacts nursing students' understanding and preparedness for caring for patients with psychosis.
- Integrating such simulations can improve the quality of nursing care by fostering greater compassion and effective communication.
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