Abstract

BackgroundLow levels of empathy among nursing students can adversely impact patient-centered care (PCC) and patient outcomes. MethodsAn Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors simulation scenario was delivered to 50 nursing students to improve empathy and PCC by improving active listening and self-awareness. ResultsActive listening, empathy, and PCC scores in the intervention group compared with the control group and baseline significantly differed at postintervention and four-week follow-up (ps < .001). Self-awareness scores between the groups were significantly different only at four-week follow-up (p < .001). ConclusionsUsing the Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors simulation scenario was effective in improving the four variables.

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