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Palliative care competence development through simulation: Excellence & innovation to meet the AACN essentials
Amisha Parekh de Campos1, Amanda Kirkpatrick2, Stephanie B Clark3
1University of Connecticut, School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Rd, Storrs, CT 06269, United States of America.
Summary
This study outlines essential elements for creating effective palliative care (PC) nursing simulations. Utilizing best practices, these simulations equip nurses with critical skills for end-of-life care, aligning with The Essentials of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Palliative Care
Background:
- The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials (2021) mandates palliative care (PC) competency for all entry-level nurses.
- Hospice and PC are recognized as crucial spheres of care, requiring specialized nursing knowledge and skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key elements for designing, adapting, or adopting practical palliative care (PC) simulations.
- To align nursing education with the requirements of The AACN Essentials.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™ (HSSBP) as a guiding framework.
- A panel of nursing education researchers analyzed four diverse, evidence-based PC simulation exemplars.
Main Results:
- Simulation development requires attention to modality, resources, logistics, difficult conversations, interprofessional engagement, and expert validation.
- Implementation involves tailored pre-briefing for psychological safety, scenario piloting, and maximizing learner roles.
- Evaluation is crucial for assessing competency, refining scenarios, and improving logistics.
Conclusions:
- Palliative care (PC) simulations adhering to HSSBP™ offer effective practical training.
- These simulations provide essential knowledge and skills for baseline nursing competence in PC.
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