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Impact Of An End-Of-Life Simulation On Nurses’ Attitudes, Self-Confidence, And Communication Skills, Amanda Scofield
Impact Of An End-Of-Life Simulation On Nurses’ Attitudes, Self-Confidence, And Communication Skills, Amanda Scofield
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects
Background: New graduate nurses (NGNs) often lack exposure to end-of-life (EOL) care. Simulation experiences offer a safe place for learning and reflection. Implementation of an EOL simulation has the potential to increase NGNs attitudes, selfconfidence, and communication skills.
Methods: Forty-one NGNs in a nurse residency program participated in an EOL simulation. Attitudes toward EOL, self-confidence regarding EOL care, and EOL communication were evaluated using a pretest posttest format.
Results: Following the simulation, mean self-confidence scores increased, however the increase was not statistically significant (p = 0.53). Mean scores increased for 1 of 2 categories related to attitude toward EOL, however …
New Ways To Impact Primary Palliative Care Practices Using Online Continuing Education, Charlene Barke, Sarah Mollman, Amy Skoglund, Brandi Pravecek, Mari Perrenoud, Carol Stewart
New Ways To Impact Primary Palliative Care Practices Using Online Continuing Education, Charlene Barke, Sarah Mollman, Amy Skoglund, Brandi Pravecek, Mari Perrenoud, Carol Stewart
College of Nursing Faculty Publications
Background: Healthcare professionals trained in palliative care (PC) improve satisfaction and decrease healthcare overutilization for patients with serious illness and their families. A continuing education (CE) series on primary PC aligned to the National Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality PC was developed by local, interdisciplinary experts for a target audience of rural, primary care healthcare professionals. The modules were accessed on an online learning management system platform.
Objective: The study objectives were to assess differences in participants’ knowledge, competence, performance, and ability to improve patient care as well as commitment to change practice after taking each of the CE modules. …
Analysis Of Palliative Care Knowledge And Symptom Burden Among Female Veterans With Serious Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study, Brandon M. Varilek, Patricia C. Da Rosa
Analysis Of Palliative Care Knowledge And Symptom Burden Among Female Veterans With Serious Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study, Brandon M. Varilek, Patricia C. Da Rosa
College of Nursing Faculty Publications
Background: The female Veteran population is rapidly growing, as is their use of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers (VAMCs). Additionally, 90% of female Veterans are under 65 years old, meaning healthcare providers at VAMCs must be ready to manage the complex serious illnesses that affect female Veterans as they age. These serious illnesses require proper medical management, which can include palliative care. However, little palliative care research includes female Veterans.
Aims: The aims of this cross-sectional study were to examine palliative care knowledge and symptom burden among female Veterans’ and examine factors associated a symptom burden scale.
Methods: Consenting participants …