Development of a Telehealth Simulation Using Intraprofessional Collaboration

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Digital Health
• Interprofessional Learning

Background:

• Telehealth is increasingly vital for delivering comprehensive patient care, encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and education.
• There is a growing need to integrate telehealth education into entry-level nursing curricula.
• Patients frequently exhibit complex conditions requiring integrated care approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce entry-level nursing students to telehealth services and applications.
• To develop an innovative learning experience blending medical-surgical and mental health nursing concepts.
• To enhance students' remote patient care competencies.

Main Methods:

• A collaborative learning experience was designed by medical-surgical II and mental health course faculty.
• The curriculum integrated telehealth principles with core nursing concepts.
• Students participated in a simulated remote patient care scenario.

Main Results:

• Students improved their clinical assessment skills in a remote setting.
• The experience facilitated learning about delegation in telehealth nursing.
• Students successfully connected concepts from medical-surgical and mental health nursing.

Conclusions:

• Telehealth education is crucial for preparing future nurses.
• Integrating diverse nursing concepts enhances holistic patient care delivery.
• This learning model effectively equips students for remote patient management.