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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Medical Ethics
  • End-of-Life Care

Background:

  • Nursing students often lack adequate preparation for managing euthanasia requests during their careers.
  • Euthanasia is a significant ethical and clinical challenge in end-of-life care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and evaluate nursing students' perceptions of a newly developed euthanasia simulation module.
  • To assess the module's effectiveness in preparing students for euthanasia-related scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive euthanasia simulation module was designed, including online learning, a video, in-vivo simulation, and debriefing.
  • Thematic content analysis of audio-recorded group interviews was used to evaluate student perceptions (n=17).

Main Results:

  • Students found the online module valuable for background knowledge and the simulation scenarios effective in addressing the taboo of euthanasia.
  • The debriefing sessions were perceived to enhance clinical reasoning skills.
  • Overall, students viewed the module as a beneficial addition to their education and future nursing practice.

Conclusions:

  • The euthanasia simulation module is a valuable educational tool for nursing students.
  • This training can enhance preparedness and clinical reasoning in managing sensitive end-of-life care discussions.
  • Findings support the integration of such programs into nursing curricula, particularly in regions with varying euthanasia legislation.