Publication Date
10-1-2022
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Clinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume
71
DOI
10.1016/j.ecns.2022.03.002
First Page
135
Last Page
140
Abstract
Simulation pedagogy and training strive to adequately educate practitioners who will care for a diverse patient population. In the pursuit of protecting patients, simulation education has included a curriculum of cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion that provides patient-centered best-practice. However, the missing link is person-first language essential for optimum patient/client communication. Failing to use person-first language can negatively affect patient-provider relationships. The result can adversely lead to poor patient outcomes due to mistrust, errors, decreased satisfaction, poor adherence to treatment, wasted resources, and increased healthcare costs. The use of words and how others perceive the utilization of those words matter. It is essential to acknowledge that words matter as a symbol of respect and identity in the quest towards inclusive practices. Healthcare providers carry the burden of providing quality and safe patient care. They should incorporate training strategies such as using person-first language and evidence-based resources to support an inclusive culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Keywords
diversity, equity, healthcare simulation, inclusion, patient safety, patient/client communication, Person-first language
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Nursing; Kinesiology
Recommended Citation
Denise Johnson Dawkins and David N. Daum. "Person-first Language in Healthcare: The Missing Link in Healthcare Simulation Training" Clinical Simulation in Nursing (2022): 135-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.03.002
