Communication and human patient simulation in psychiatric nursing.

Full Abstract

Communication is an integral component of nursing education and has been shown to improve health outcomes, patient compliance, and patient satisfaction. Psychiatric nursing emphasizes knowledge and utilization of communication skills. Nursing students often express anxiety and lack of confidence regarding communicating with patients diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses. Human patient simulation is one method that may be used for students to practice and become proficient with communication skills in a simulated environment. The authors of this article provide an overview of communication and psychiatric nursing as well as review of the current research related to the use of human patient simulation in nursing education.

Author information

Author/s: Kameg, Kirstyn (K); Mitchell, Ann M (AM); Clochesy, John (J); Howard, Valerie M (VM); Suresky, Jane (J);

Affiliation: Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA 15108, USA. kameg(-atsign-)rmu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Issues in mental health nursing (Issues Ment Health Nurs), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 30 (issue 8) : pp 503-8

Dates: Created 2009/07/10; Completed 2009/10/26;

PMID: 19591024, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/26/2009, IMS Date: )

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