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Sally Richardson1, Jayne Price2, Geraldine Sheedy3
1School of Nursing, Kingston University, London, England.
Nursing Children and Young People
|September 18, 2023
Summary
Simulation workshops improved pediatric palliative care nurses
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Palliative Care
- Medical Simulation
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Simulated learning offers benefits but is underutilized in palliative care education.
- Children's hospices require specialized training for staff managing complex pediatric cases.
- Effective communication skills are crucial for healthcare professionals in pediatric palliative care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate simulation workshops for pediatric palliative care.
- To enhance nurses' and healthcare assistants' knowledge, skills, and confidence.
- To improve management of challenging situations in pediatric end-of-life care.
Main Methods:
- A quality improvement project utilizing the Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) model.
- Development and small-scale testing of simulation workshops.
- Data collection via post-workshop questionnaires and reflective diaries.
Main Results:
- Participants reported increased confidence, knowledge, and skills post-workshop.
- Simulation effectively addressed challenging conversations in pediatric palliative care.
- Initial participant anxiety was overcome by perceived benefits.
Conclusions:
- Simulation workshops are a viable method for enhancing pediatric palliative care education.
- The project provides evidence for broader implementation of simulation learning.
- Further development of simulation is recommended for children's hospices and beyond.
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