title: Improving nurses' perceptions of competency in diabetes self-management education through the use of simulation and problem-based learning.
abstract: Nurses who provide case management can improve care practice and outcomes among patients who have type 2 diabetes through appropriate training and systems of care. This study was conducted to improve ambulatory care nurses' perceptions of competency in empowerment-based skills required for diabetes self-management education after participation in a multifaceted educational session that included problem-based learning and simulation. After participation in the multifaceted educational session, nurses (n = 21) perceived that the education provided an excellent opportunity for knowledge uptake and applicability to their respective work settings. The learning strategies provided opportunities for engagement in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. The simulation experience allowed participants to deliberately practice the competencies. These nurses considered this a very effective learning activity. Through the use of problem-based learning and simulation, nurses may be able to more efficiently and effectively develop the necessary skills to provide effective case management of chronic disease.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. djvs@umich.edu
authors.forename: Dana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tschannen
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aebersold
authors.forename: Cecilia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sauter
authors.forename: Martha M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Funnell
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000451:nursing*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000592:standards*