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Commentary on: Yoong SQ, Schmidt LT, Devi KM, Zhang H. Using palliative and end-of-life simulation to enhance pre-licensure nursing students' emotional intelligence, palliative care knowledge and reflective abilities: A single group, pretest-posttest study. Nurse Educ Today. 2023 Nov;130:105923. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105923. Epub 2023 Aug 2.
Implications for practice and research
Simulation-based learning/technology is pivotal to enhancing reflective thinking in palliative care (PC).
Facilitators should foster reflective thinking, especially for students with limited end-of-life exposure.
Novice participants may benefit from directive feedback.
Future studies should investigate the impact of PC simulation scenarios on emotional intelligence (Emot-Int), reflective abilities and spiritual intelligence (Spirit-Int).
Context
While the WHO advocates for comprehensive PC training,1 earlier studies have revealed inadequacies, particularly in the knowledge and skills of nursing students.2 Challenges reported include difficulty managing family emotions, emotional impact, and uncertainty in responding to existential and health-related suffering. Palliative …
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