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Transgender Standardized Patient Simulation: Management of an Oncological Emergency
Eda Ozkara San1, Rhonda Maneval1, Randy E Gross1
1Pace University, College of Health Professions, New York, NY, USA.
Transgender Standardized Patient Simulation (TSPS) training improved nursing students' cultural competence and confidence in caring for transgender patients with cancer emergencies. This innovative educational strategy effectively met student needs and enhanced culturally sensitive care skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nursing Education
- Cultural Competence Training
Background:
- Healthcare disparities persist for transgender individuals.
- Cultural competence is crucial for providing equitable care.
- Oncological emergencies present unique challenges for transgender patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and pilot test Transgender Standardized Patient Simulation (TSPS) as a cultural competence education strategy.
- To enhance nursing students' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and confidence in caring for transgender patients.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of TSPS in meeting student learning needs.
Main Methods:
- TSPS was designed based on cultural competence and confidence models and simulation guidelines.
- Content validity of the TSPS was established.
- An adapted simulation effectiveness tool-modified was used for evaluation.
Main Results:
- Participants (n=32) strongly agreed TSPS met learning expectations and needs.
- TSPS significantly improved participants' ability to provide culturally sensitive care.
- The educational strategy was well-received by students and faculty.
Conclusions:
- TSPS is an effective and well-received educational strategy for improving cultural competence in nursing students.
- Simulation-based training is valuable for addressing specific patient population needs.
- Further implementation of TSPS is warranted to enhance transgender patient care.
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