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Effect of a gamified simulation on nursing students' communication skills in end-of-life care: A randomized controlled trial

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background Communication is essential in palliative care, yet nursing students often struggle in end-of-life (EoL) settings. We evaluated SG-EoL, a gamified simulation to enhance verbal and non-verbal communication. Methods In a randomized controlled trial ( N = 41), SG-EoL was compared with a quiz. Students completed pre/post simulations with a standardized patient; empathetic verbal responses and non-verbal behaviors (nodding, eye gaze, forward leaning) were timed. Results Forward leaning increased in the intervention group ( p =. 02); no significant changes were found for verbal communication, nodding, or eye gaze. Conclusions SG-EoL improved one non-verbal behavior but not overall communication. Adding feedback, visual cues, and debriefing could enhance learning.

Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing

DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101850

Authors: Marco Pedrotti, Sylvia Gonzalez, Philippe Terrier, Baptiste Lucien-Schumtz, Hansueli Schärz, Stéphane Gobron

Institutions: HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, HES-SO Arc, Hôpital du Jura Bernois, Haute Ecole Arc Ingénierie

Language: English

Topic: Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,210