Effects of Simulated Interdisciplinary Communication Training for Nursing Students on Self-confidence in Communication, Communication Behavior and Technical Skill Performance.
10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.4.409
- Author:
Kyoung A NAM
1
;
Eun Jung KIM
;
Eun Jeong KO
Author Information
1. Professor, Division of Nursing·Research Institute of Nursing Science, Hallym University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Simulation training;
Interdisciplinary communication;
Clinical competence;
Nursing Students
- MeSH:
Checklist;
Clinical Competence;
Delivery of Health Care;
Humans;
Interdisciplinary Communication*;
Longitudinal Studies;
Medical Errors;
Mental Competency;
Nursing*;
Simulation Training;
Statistics as Topic;
Students, Nursing*
- From:Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
2017;23(4):409-418
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Ineffective communication between healthcare professionals leads to medical errors and puts patients at risk of harm. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of interdisciplinary communication training in simulated settings on self-confidence in communication, observed communication behavior, and technical skill performances of nursing students. METHODS: A repeated measures design with one group was conducted. Data was collected from 92 nursing students through a self-administered questionnaire and an observed behavior checklist. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, a paired t-test, the Wilcoxon signed rank test, the Friedmann test, a Repeated Measures ANOVA, and the Spearman correlation coefficient. RESULTS: Self-confidence in communication, observed Identification-Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation-Read Back communication behavior, and technical skill performances of nursing students were significantly improved. In observed communication behavior, the performance of Assessment and Read Back communication significantly improved. However, communication of Background, Assessment, and Recommendation did not improve to a satisfactory level. Observed communication behavior was not correlated with the overall technical skill performance. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that interdisciplinary communication training in simulated settings was effective in improving nursing students' confidence and communication skills with physicians. Longitudinal studies with larger samples are recommended in order to verify the effects of interdisciplinary communication training on clinical outcomes as well as communication competence.
