Utilizing evidence-based guidelines to develop a language barriers simulation.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Simulation
• Cultural Competence

Background:

• The US population is increasingly diverse, yet the nursing profession lacks diversity.
• Culturally competent care is essential for patient-centered healthcare.
• Clinical experiences offer limited opportunities for students to engage with diverse patient populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a simulation-based educational tool for nursing students.
• To enhance communication skills for healthcare providers serving diverse patient groups.
• To align simulation with evidence-based guidelines for cross-cultural communication.

Main Methods:

• Applied evidence-based guidelines for culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services.
• Integrated these guidelines into a simulation-based learning experience.
• Focused on enhancing undergraduate nursing students' preparedness for diverse patient care.

Main Results:

• Simulation effectively integrated evidence-based guidelines for diverse patient care.
• Enhanced undergraduate nursing students' experience in caring for diverse patients.
• Demonstrated the adaptability of guidelines for educational settings.

Conclusions:

• Simulation, when grounded in evidence-based clinical guidelines, optimizes nursing education.
• This approach improves students' ability to provide culturally competent and patient-centered care.
• Simulation serves as a valuable tool for bridging the gap between diverse patient needs and nursing education.