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Working with Geriatric Patients and End-of-Life Care [Session]

Abstract

Session presented on Friday, April 8, 2016:

This research study compared the use of the traditional pedagogical strategy, the interactive case study, to the innovative simulation experience to teach end of life care to baccalaureate nursing students. Knowledge gains, critical thinking abilities, and comfort levels with death and dying were measured using a pre and post test.

Authors

Frances F. Mal

Author Details

Frances F. Mal, RN-BC

Sigma Membership

Mu Theta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Felician University, Rutherford, New Jersey, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Simulations, End of Life, Teaching

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2016

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2016

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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

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Using simulations to teach end-of-life care: A research study

Washington, DC, USA

Session presented on Friday, April 8, 2016:

This research study compared the use of the traditional pedagogical strategy, the interactive case study, to the innovative simulation experience to teach end of life care to baccalaureate nursing students. Knowledge gains, critical thinking abilities, and comfort levels with death and dying were measured using a pre and post test.