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Laureen M Donovan1, Lauren K Mullen1
1School of Nursing James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 22807, USA.
Nurse Education in Practice
|July 6, 2019
Summary
This study shows that using standardized patients in nursing education significantly boosts student confidence in therapeutic communication skills. Simulation enhances preparedness for clinical practice and overall satisfaction with learning.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- Simulation is increasingly utilized in nursing programs to enhance student learning.
- Active learning strategies, such as incorporating standardized patients, are crucial for realistic scenario engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nursing students' self-assessment of communication skills after applying them in a simulated mental health scenario.
- To measure changes in confidence, clinical preparedness, and satisfaction with standardized patient simulation.
Main Methods:
- Undergraduate nursing students in mental health courses participated in a simulated scenario with standardized patients.
- A pre/post self-reported survey assessed confidence in therapeutic communication, clinical preparedness, and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- The standardized patient simulation significantly enhanced nursing students' confidence in therapeutic communication skills (p < .001).
- Students reported feeling prepared for clinical experience (mean score 7.78/10) and were satisfied with the simulation (mean score 8.04/10).
Conclusions:
- Integrating standardized patients into mental health nursing simulation promotes active learning.
- This approach effectively enhances students' confidence and application of therapeutic communication skills in realistic settings.
Keywords:
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