In-simulation Debriefing Increases Therapeutic Communication Skills

Publication Date

January 2019

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Nurse Educator

Volume

44

Issue

6

DOI

10.1097/NNE.0000000000000643

First Page

295

Last Page

299

Abstract

Background: This article describes a formative simulation experience designed to prepare prelicensure nursing students to interact with psychiatric patients.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 2 debriefing styles (in-simulation and postsimulation) on nursing students' knowledge, performance, and anxiety related to working with psychiatric patients. The study also explored students' perceptions of the efficacy of in-simulation debriefing.Methods: The study used a quasi-experimental, mixed-method design.Results: There were no statistically significant differences between groups in knowledge, assessment, or anxiety. However, both groups demonstrated significant gains in all areas.Conclusions: In-simulation debriefing is an effective tool for teaching therapeutic communication to nursing students.

Keywords

debriefing methods, nursing students, psychiatric assessment, standardized patient simulation, therapeutic communication

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