Nurse education today
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Nurse education today · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effectiveness of varied levels of simulation fidelity on integrated performance of technical skills in midwifery students--a randomised intervention trial.
Simulation as a pedagogical approach is used in health professional education to address the need to safely develop effective clinical skills prior to undertaking clinical practice, in complex healthcare environments. Evidence for the use of simulation in midwifery is largely anecdotal, and research evaluating the effectiveness of different levels of simulation fidelity is lacking. ⋯ Progressive and medium fidelity simulation yields better outcomes than low fidelity simulation and where resources are constrained medium fidelity equipment, such as a life sized poster can produce effective learning experiences for midwifery students.
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Nurse education today · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of rational emotive behavior therapy for senior nursing students on coping strategies and self-efficacy.
Senior nursing students are faced with various types of stressful events such as taking the national licensure exam or finding employment. Such stress can generate maladaptive behaviors as well as physical and psychological symptoms. There is evidence supporting the use of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) for reducing disruptive behaviors and negative emotions as well as improving self-efficacy and stress-coping strategies. ⋯ The results imply that group counseling based on REBT enhances the self-efficacy among senior nursing students before graduation. As regards stress coping strategies, a longer intervention period is suggested.
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Nurse education today · Mar 2015
Nursing students' perspectives of the health and healthcare issues of Australian Indigenous people.
Indigenous people are the most disadvantaged population within Australia with living conditions comparable to developing countries. The Bachelor of Nursing programme at the University of Western Sydney has embedded Indigenous health into the undergraduate teaching programme, with an expectation that students develop an awareness of Indigenous health and healthcare issues. ⋯ Addressing health inequalities for Indigenous Australians is paramount. Nurses need cultural awareness and sensitivity to deliver culturally appropriate healthcare in Australia.