Co-Constructing a Diverse Hybrid Simulation-Based Experience on First Nations Culture

Abstract

BackgroundThe Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada [TRC]: Calls to Actions (2015) appealed to nursing schools to provide cultural training to address the cultural gaps between the First Nations people of Canada and registered nurses. MethodIn collaboration with First Nations social workers and Elders, a pre-existing simulation-based experience (SBE) was transformed into a diverse hybrid SBE. In the diverse hybrid SBE, a Knowledge Keeper, embedded actors, and a medium-fidelity manikin were used to present First Nations knowledge and cultural practices associated with end-of-life care. ResultsThis article is a self-report of the co-construction and implementation of the diverse hybrid SBE with First Nations cultural experts. ConclusionThe co-construction and implementation of this diverse hybrid SBE required great effort and resources. Although the student anecdotal feedback identified a heightened understanding of First Nations cultural practices, moving forward, alternative debriefing models and evaluation by valid and reliable measures are required.