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    Nursing for Women'S Health
    |July 3, 2026
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    This study shows that simulation training with standardized patients improves nurses' communication skills when caring for families experiencing fetal demise. Nurses found the simulation valuable for enhancing patient care and communication abilities.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Simulation
    • Patient Communication

    Background:

    • Caring for families experiencing fetal demise requires advanced communication and relationship-building skills.
    • Simulation offers a controlled environment for healthcare professionals to practice sensitive patient interactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess nurses' interaction and relationship-building skills in fetal demise cases.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation in reflecting and improving these skills.
    • To provide recommendations for refining simulation-based nursing education.

    Main Methods:

    • A fetal demise simulation scenario was developed and implemented for labor and delivery nurses.
    • Standardized patients (SPs) were used to interact with nurses, providing real-time feedback.
    Keywords:
    bereavementfetal demiselabor and deliverynursesperinatal losssimulationstandardized patientstillbirth

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  • Nurses and SPs evaluated communication skills using validated questionnaires, followed by participant surveys.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses with more experience showed better communication skills, though self-assessments sometimes exceeded SP evaluations.
    • All participants valued the simulation, appreciated SP feedback, and believed it would enhance their nursing practice.
    • The simulation effectively provided a platform for practicing and reflecting on communication in fetal demise situations.

    Conclusions:

    • Simulation with standardized patients and structured feedback can significantly improve nurses' communication with families experiencing fetal demise and stillbirth.
    • This educational approach offers valuable opportunities for clinicians to practice and refine essential communication skills.
    • Further simulation offerings are recommended to enhance the quality of care provided in these sensitive situations.