Simulation Based Child and Family Communication Practice

The use of simulation-based methods in training pediatric nurses plays an important role in improving their communication skills. In this context, the aim of the research is to develop a simulation-based child and family communication training program. The study aims to evaluate the effect of this communication practice on the communication and problem-solving skills of pediatric nurses. The research is designed as a quasi-experimental study. The study sample will consist of 48 nurses working in pediatric clinics. The nurses, who will receive information about the simulation laboratory, will be divided into groups of 3, and the application will be conducted using a semi-structured scenario in the simulation laboratory. The application will be recorded on video, and feedback will be provided through debriefing sessions based on these recordings. A descriptive data form, a simulation self-assessment scale, a communication skills inventory, and an adult problem-solving scale will be used for data collection. Data will be collected before the application, and at the 1st week and 1st month after the application. As a result of the research, it is aimed to adapt the simulation-based communication skills given to pediatric nurses to the clinical environment.

Questions of the study;

Pediatric nurses before and 1 week and 1 month after simulation-based child and family practice:

Is there a difference between the mean scores of the Communication Skills Inventory? Is there a difference between the mean scores of the Problem Solving Inventory?

Pediatric nurses 1 week and 1 month after simulation-based child and family practice:

Is there a difference between the mean scores of the Simulation Self-Assessment Scale?