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Effects of Simulated Clinical Experiences on Empathy, Self-Confidence, and Satisfaction in Nursing Students

<p> Empathetic communication enhances the nurse-patient relationship and improves patient outcomes and needs to be taught and evaluated during simulated clinical experiences. Experience in healthcare education has shown students&rsquo; empathy levels decrease over time. The purpose of this quasi-experimental pretest posttest, study was to compare nursing students&rsquo; empathy levels, self-confidence, and satisfaction with simulation between the use of the high-fidelity manikin simulator (HFMS) and a standardized patient (SP) used during their simulated clinical experience. Kolb&rsquo;s experiential learning theory was used to guide the study through the four phases specific to simulation and learning. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 135 nursing students in the pre-simulation survey; 123 participants completed the post-simulation survey with 64 in the control group (HFMS) and 59 in the experimental group (SP). Data were analyzed using an independent <i>t</i>-test to determine if there were any mean differences between the HFMS and SP groups in terms of empathy, satisfaction, and self-confidence. Empathy was measured using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Health Professions Student and the NLN&rsquo;s Satisfaction and Self-Confidence Scales. Results revealed there were no significant difference in students&rsquo; empathy levels, self-confidence, and satisfaction. Positive social change through prioritizing nursing students&rsquo; empathetic communication in patient care may be enhanced in the simulated clinical environment with various approaches. Recommendations for future research are to determine what interventions best develop nursing students&rsquo; empathy, satisfaction, and self-confidence in patient care. </p><p>

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:PROQUEST/oai:pqdtoai.proquest.com:10829752
Date30 June 2018
CreatorsRiess, Dawn L.
PublisherWalden University
Source SetsProQuest.com
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
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