Use of simulated patients to develop communication skills in nursing education: An integrative review

Abstract

The evidence presented in the 19 articles indicates that the use of SPs to teach nurse-patient communication skills targets more challenging clinical interactions. Engaging SPs in both CST program facilitation and course evaluation provides nurse educators with a strong foundation to develop further pedagogical and research capacity. Expanding the utilisation of SPs to augment nurses' communication skills and ability to engage with patients in a broader range of clinical contexts with increased methodological rigor is recommended.

SC4 The banyan method: a novel pedagogical approach to simulation training in paediatric and neonatal airway management through cultivation of a cross site interdisciplinary faculty

“…Katharine Jamieson*, 1 Jacqueline Driscoll, 2 James Wicker, 2 Carmel Casser, 1 Sini John, 1 Haresh Mulchandani, 1 Background The DAMPN (Developing an approach to Airway Management in Paediatrics and Neonates) was borne from recognition that successful management of difficult paediatric and neonatal airways depends on effective team working, pooling of skills between specialities, and appreciation of the role of human factors. 1 Traditional training courses are often speciality specific.…”

“…1 Traditional training courses are often speciality specific. In order to deliver a high impact airway course, we first needed to build a cohesive faculty with diverse expertise.…”

SC5 Design, development and delivery of an intervention to embed simulation-based educational methodology within the south western ambulance service NHS foundation trust

“…Katharine Jamieson*, 1 Jacqueline Driscoll, 2 James Wicker, 2 Carmel Casser, 1 Sini John, 1 Haresh Mulchandani, 1 Val Dimmock. 1 The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; 2 The Royal London Hospital, London, UK 10.1136/bmjstel-2018-aspihconf.28…”

“…1 The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; 2 The Royal London Hospital, London, UK 10.1136/bmjstel-2018-aspihconf.28…”

Experiences of local residents who portrayed patients in simulated patient exercises

“…This training program has proven effective for helping students develop their nursing skills to the point where they can understand patients holistically and provide actual nursing care. [5] Previous research has clarified the process by which lay residents master the task of role-playing a patient [6] and the opinions and attitudes of Simulated Patients. [7] However, the existing research has not adequately examined the significance that participatory SPEs hold for the local residents who act as Simulated Patients.…”