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Simulation in nursing education: iPod as a teaching tool for undergraduate nurses
Evans, Jennifer Webster, Sue Gallagher, Susan Kay Brown, Peter Sinclair, John
Evans, Jennifer
Webster, Sue
Gallagher, Susan Kay
Brown, Peter
Sinclair, John
Abstract
Most people with psychosis and schizophrenia experience auditory hallucinations, particularly the hearing of voices. A common cause of frustration and alienation for consumers is the lack of understanding by therapists, family members and caregivers, who find it difficult to relate to the consumers’ experiences. The purpose of this study is to examine and evaluate whether students’ participation in a simulated auditory hallucination will increase their understanding and knowledge about psychosis and auditory hallucinations. The design method consisted of a lecture on psychosis and schizophrenia disorders, followed by a simulation of auditory hallucinations using iPods. Students’ knowledge and perceptions of psychosis and hallucinations was assessed using quasi-experimental pre-post matched-design questionnaires. The questionnaire was divided into two parts, the first comprised closed questions to assess students’ knowledge, and the second part consisted of open-ended questions to collect information about students’ perceptions of auditory hallucinations. The results confirmed that students’ knowledge of psychosis and hallucination increased following the teaching session and simulation is a useful tool to prepare students for clinical placements in mental health practice.
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Date
2015
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Journal article
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Issues in Mental Health Nursing (online version)
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36
Issue
7
Page Range
505-512
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School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Education
Faculty of Education and Arts
Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Education
Faculty of Education and Arts
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