Advisor(s)
Jamie Hunsicker, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Nursing, Health & Behavioral Sciences
j-hunsicker@onu.edu
Megan Lieb, DNP
Ohio Northern University
Nursing, Health & Behavioral Sciences
m-lieb.2@onu.edu
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
22-4-2022 1:00 PM
End Date
22-4-2022 2:00 PM
Abstract
Problem: End of Life (EOL) care requires skilled nursing skills. Many nurses report negative experiences and attitudes related to End of life care. This may lead to negative patient and family EOL outcomes. Simulation education may be one method to improve nurses attitudes toward EOL care.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to determine if simulation based EOL education leads to improved nurse attitudes.
Methods: This quasi-experimental quality improvement project will include registered nurses who receive EOL simulation training. Participant attitudes of EOL care will be measured prior to and following simulation using the Frommelt Attitude Toward Care of Dying Scale (FATCOD).
Conclusion: EOL care requires skilled nursing care. Simulation education is one method to increase nurse skill, knowledge, and attitude. Nurses who report negative attitudes toward EOL care may experience improved attitudes following simulation education. Improved nurse attitudes may improve EOL care for patients and families.
Recommended Citation
Wagner, Shaun T., "End of Life Simulation Education for Nurses" (2022). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 10.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2022/posters/10
End of Life Simulation Education for Nurses
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Problem: End of Life (EOL) care requires skilled nursing skills. Many nurses report negative experiences and attitudes related to End of life care. This may lead to negative patient and family EOL outcomes. Simulation education may be one method to improve nurses attitudes toward EOL care.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to determine if simulation based EOL education leads to improved nurse attitudes.
Methods: This quasi-experimental quality improvement project will include registered nurses who receive EOL simulation training. Participant attitudes of EOL care will be measured prior to and following simulation using the Frommelt Attitude Toward Care of Dying Scale (FATCOD).
Conclusion: EOL care requires skilled nursing care. Simulation education is one method to increase nurse skill, knowledge, and attitude. Nurses who report negative attitudes toward EOL care may experience improved attitudes following simulation education. Improved nurse attitudes may improve EOL care for patients and families.