The effect of an end-of-life communication simulation on nursing students' perceived communication self-efficacy

Abstract

Nurses require skill to communicate effectively with patients, families and medical professionals at the end of life. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Communication module on nursing students' communication self-efficacy following a simulated end-of-life scenario.

Authors

Stephanie M. Jeffers
Dawn Ferry

Author Details

Stephanie M. Jeffers, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN and Dawn Ferry, APRN, CNP, CHSE -- School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Communication, End-of-Life Education, Pre-licensure Students

Recommended Citation

Jeffers, Stephanie M. and Ferry, Dawn, "The effect of an end-of-life communication simulation on nursing students' perceived communication self-efficacy" (2019). INRC (Congress). 447.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/447

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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