Robin M Dawson1, Kay Lawrence2, Shelli Gibbs1, Victoria Davis1, Cheryl Mele3, Crystal Murillo1. 1. University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, 1601 Greene St., Columbia, SC. 2. University of South Carolina, Aiken, College of Nursing, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. 3. Drexel University, Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, 1601 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA 19102.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Little research has examined standardized patient experiences in stressful simulation scenarios. METHODS: Qualitative, secondary data analysis. RESULTS: Emergent themes included: "Those kinds of things are important": The incorporation of personal experiences enhances communication accommodation experiential learning; "She was trying to buffer the bad news": How SPs recognize and address problematic divergent behaviors; and "The emotions come up": Interactions with excellent communication accommodation behaviors can lead to SP emotional and physical distress. CONCLUSION: Standardized patient expertise enhances scenario realism and communication skills evaluation. To minimize distress, simulation educators should tailor safety measures specifically for the individual standardized patient and the scenario.
BACKGROUND: Little research has examined standardized patient experiences in stressful simulation scenarios. METHODS: Qualitative, secondary data analysis. RESULTS: Emergent themes included: "Those kinds of things are important": The incorporation of personal experiences enhances communication accommodation experiential learning; "She was trying to buffer the bad news": How SPs recognize and address problematic divergent behaviors; and "The emotions come up": Interactions with excellent communication accommodation behaviors can lead to SP emotional and physical distress. CONCLUSION: Standardized patient expertise enhances scenario realism and communication skills evaluation. To minimize distress, simulation educators should tailor safety measures specifically for the individual standardized patient and the scenario.
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Standardized patient; delivering bad news; experiential learning; qualitative research
Authors: Sarah R O'Rourke; Kelly R Branford; Taylor L Brooks; Lindsay T Ives; Arjun Nagendran; Scott N Compton Journal: Teach Learn Med Date: 2019-08-22 Impact factor: 2.414