Communication and human patient simulation in psychiatric nursing.
Communication is an integral component of nursing education and has been shown to improve health outcomes, patient compliance, and patient satisfaction. Psychiatric nursing emphasizes knowledge and utilization of communication skills. Nursing students often express anxiety and lack of confidence regarding communicating with patients diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses. Human patient simulation is one method that may be used for students to practice and become proficient with communication skills in a simulated environment. The authors of this article provide an overview of communication and psychiatric nursing as well as review of the current research related to the use of human patient simulation in nursing education.
Kameg
Kirstyn
K
Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA 15108, USA. kameg@rmu.edu
Mitchell
Ann M
AM
Clochesy
John
J
Howard
Valerie M
VM
Suresky
Jane
J
D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003144:Communication Barriers; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D016544:Patient Simulation; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D012449:Safety; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods