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"I FELT THE CONNECTION": A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF STANDARDIZED PATIENTS' EXPERIENCES IN A DELIVERING BAD NEWS
Robin M Dawson1, Kay Lawrence2, Shelli Gibbs1
1University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, 1601 Greene St., Columbia, SC.
Background:
Little research has examined standardized patient experiences in stressful simulation scenarios.
Methods:
Qualitative, secondary data analysis.
Results:
Emergent themes included: "Those kinds of things are important": The incorporation of personal experiences enhances communication accommodation experiential learning; "She was trying to buffer the bad news": How SPs recognize and address problematic divergent behaviors; and "The emotions come up": Interactions with excellent communication accommodation behaviors can lead to SP emotional and physical distress.
Conclusion:
Standardized patient expertise enhances scenario realism and communication skills evaluation. To minimize distress, simulation educators should tailor safety measures specifically for the individual standardized patient and the scenario.
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