Zohra Kurji Aga Khan Author

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Using simulation as strategy for teaching end of life care in palliative care course in under graduate nursing program Akusoanm

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Zohra Kurji Aga Khan

Death and dying although is a reality yet for many it remains a taboo to be discussed. It is reported that nursing students feel considerable anxiety and sadness when they experience death on a clinical placement. Therefore, teaching end-of-life nursing care and providing practice experiences in caring for dying patients are essential competencies in nursing education programs. It is reported that end- of- life care simulation can produce an effective and safe learning situation where the students increase their knowledge about palliative care principles and feel more comfortable and confident in communicating with patients and their families. Despite this evidence of the effectiveness of simulation in education programs, the current analysis indicates that where palliative and end-of-l... view more»

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