The effects of high-fidelity simulation training on empathy and attitudes toward older people among undergraduate nursing students: A quasi-experimental study |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podology, University Complutense of Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal, s/n., 28040 Madrid, Spain;2. Research Nursing Group of Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Calle Dr. Esquerdo 46, 28007 Madrid, Spain;3. Red Cross University College of Nursing, Spanish Red Cross, Autonomous University of Madrid, Avenida Reina Victoria 28, 28003 Madrid, Spain;1. Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China;2. Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China;3. Clinical Nursing Safety Management Research Center of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China;4. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong, China;1. Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City 11217, Taiwan, ROC;2. Department of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, No. 880, Sec. 2, Jianguo Rd., Hualien 970, Taiwan, ROC;3. Department of Allied Health Education and Digital Learning, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, No. 365, Mingde Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City 11219, Taiwan, ROC;4. School of Nursing, Cedarville University, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314, USA;1. Department of Medicine, Udine University, Italy;2. Angela Bo?kin Faculty of Health Care, Jesenice, Slovenia;3. Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy;4. Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Udine, Udine, Italy;1. Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Mental Health and Disease Nursing, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey;2. Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery. Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | AimTo evaluate the effects of high-fidelity simulation training on attitudes towards older people and empathy among undergraduate nursing students.BackgroundPeople worldwide are living longer and, consequently, the number of older people is increasing globally. Geriatric syndromes are highly prevalent and associated with increased morbidity and mortality in this population. Positive attitudes towards older people and high levels of empathy are necessary for the provision of high-quality nursing care, which will contribute towards improving the quality of life of older patients affected by these syndromes.MethodsA quasi-experimental study was conducted using a longitudinal design with a single group and a pre- and post-intervention evaluation. The development of attitudes towards older people and empathy skills were evaluated using high-fidelity simulation-based training, comparing the levels obtained in these skills at baseline and after the simulation experience. The simulated scenarios recreated the great geriatric syndromes in older patients: instability, immobility, intellectual impairment and incontinence.ResultsAfter the simulation sessions, nursing students significantly improved their total scores for both attitudes toward older people and empathy, moreover, improvements were found in the three subscales of empathy. The effect size was large for the total scores of both the attitudes towards older people and the empathy scales and the ‘perspective taking’ subscale. The obtained effect size was small for the ‘compassionate care’ subscale, whereas for the ‘standing in the patient’s shoes’ subscale, the obtained effect size was medium.ConclusionsOur high-fidelity simulation-based training allows undergraduate nursing students to improve their empathy levels and positive attitudes toward older people. The development of these skills may provide benefits directly related to high-quality care for older patients. Therefore, the inclusion of simulation training programs in geriatric nursing study plans is necessary to train nursing students in the care of older people and to prepare them for real clinical practice. |
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| Keywords: | Aged Attitude Empathy Geriatric nursing High fidelity simulation training Nursing education Nursing students |
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