Simulation-based learning in nursing education to counter stigma and discrimination: A scoping review

Nurses are often the first point of contact in healthcare settings. They are the healthcare professionals with whom patients have the most contact indicating the importance of ensuring that nurses are educated and equipped to provide nonstigmatizing healthcare to all patients.

To map what is known about the use of simulation-based learning (SBL) in nursing education to minimize stigmatizing and discriminatory behaviors.

Scoping review methodology.

SBL is frequently used in nursing education to address stigmatizing and discriminatory behaviors with a variety of historically marginalized populations. The use of SBL to for this purpose is relatively new and is increasing. This emergent interest underscores the importance of clearly identifying which simulation modalities for which populations are effective.

The results of this review indicate that SBL shows promise in increased awareness, confidence and widening perspectives in nursing students. Further investigation is needed to identify how SBL translates to individuals' clinical practice and warrants further exploration, like longitudinal evaluations and experimental design.