Improving nursing students' confidence in caring for persons with dementia

Long, Elizabeth M.; Hale, Regina L.

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.04.017

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“…VERA training believed the training helped them to utilise these strategies, which supports findings from two other studies that found dementia training programmes helped develop confidence in this area (Long & Hale, 2022;Naughton et al, 2018).…”

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“…These strategies gave students a greater sense of confidence in getting to know and connect with residents during placement, especially if the resident was unable to communicate verbally. Those who had undertaken VERA training believed the training helped them to utilise these strategies, which supports findings from two other studies that found dementia training programmes helped develop confidence in this area (Long & Hale, 2022; Naughton et al, 2018).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 75%

“…Nursing students often care for people with dementia in hospital (Long & Hale, 2022; Shin et al, 2015) and in long‐term care settings while on clinical placement (Robinson & Cubit, 2007). A study by Cheng et al (2015) identified that negative clinical practice experiences can lead to an increase in nursing students' negative perceptions, poor communication, fears, and attitudes of ageism.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Perceptions and experiences of nursing students communicating with people living with dementia: The validation, emotion, reassure, activity (VERA) communication skills framework

Smyth

Dempsey

Jordan

et al. 2023

Int J Older People Nursing

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Background There is an increased risk with advancing age that degenerative conditions such as dementia will affect a person's capacity to communicate. Thus, there is increased possibility that nursing students will be caring for this client group and will need to have the skills to communicate effectively. The Validation, Emotion, Reassure, Activity (VERA) framework is a communication tool developed for this purpose. Objectives This pilot study explored nursing students' perceptions and experiences of communicating with people with dementia incorporating the VERA communication skills framework. Methods Using a descriptive qualitative approach, second year undergraduate general nursing students were eligible for inclusion if they were assigned to complete their 4‐week clinical placement in the designated research site and were willing to participate. Students allocated to the designated research site (n = 6) in semester 1 received standard communication skills as part of the undergraduate programme and students allocated (n = 10) in semester 2 received 2.5 h of additional communication skills based on the VERA framework. Data were analysed using framework analysis as described by Ritchie & Spencer. Results The findings showed that students in both groups had initial reservations about communicating with people living with dementia. They employed several strategies including nonverbal techniques, distraction, reminiscence and life story work. However, students who received the VERA communication training felt more prepared to engage in these strategies because of the VERA training. Conclusion With increasing numbers of people with dementia accessing health care, it is crucial that future nursing staff are equipped to meet the specific care needs of this population; which includes effective communication. The VERA framework can be useful to structure communication for nursing students. Implication for practice The VERA training may be considered a useful framework for increasing undergraduate nursing students' knowledge and confidence in advance of clinical placements in older person's services. Nursing staff should continue to support students on clinical placements which involve caring for people with dementia and be cognisant of the trepidation students may have when first meeting this client group.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Perceptions and experiences of nursing students communicating with people living with dementia: The validation, emotion, reassure, activity (VERA) communication skills framework

Smyth

Dempsey

Jordan

et al. 2023

Int J Older People Nursing

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“…A student’s age, academic year, previous training, and practical experience in caring for patients with dementia were shown to have a beneficial effect on their attitude [ 19 ]. Subsequently, students developed increased confidence in caring for people with dementia after completing a specific related education program [ 19 , 20 , 21 ]. Strengthening nursing students’ self-efficacy was described by Takeuchi et al [ 22 ].…”

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Evaluation of an Online Learning Concept for Nursing Students in Caring for Patients with Dementia: Results of a Questionnaire Survey

2023

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Background: Nurses have key roles in caring for patients with dementia. To prepare them for demand-oriented nursing care, there is a need for education. An online course with a focus on healthcare needs assessment was designed. Methods: A quantitative study with a qualitative component using questionnaire-based interviews was implemented. The recruitment of students used the following inclusion criteria: (a) second-year students, and (b) absent from less than three lectures. Overall, n = 48 met the inclusion criteria. Twenty-eight students participated. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were evaluated using Kuckartz’s content analysis with the software MAXQDA. Results: Nursing students judged the overall course structure as very good (M 1.36, SD 0.48). The learning aims were clearly defined (M 1.61, SD 0.68) and the learning content was adequately demonstrated (M 1.68, SD 0.67). The exercise on geriatric assessment promoted the internal learning process (M 1.67, SD 1.00). The online simulation training made the lectures’ contents easier to understand (M 1.86, SD 0.89). Correlations were determined, among others, between the course structure and the clear definitions of the learning aims (rSp 0.566, p = 0.002). Conclusions: The study describes the feasibility of the online course. To identify the impact on patients’ health and caregivers’ lives, further studies are needed.

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A realist synthesis of dementia education programmes for pre-registration nurses

Conway,

Harkin,

Ryan

2024

Nurse Education Today

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Improving nursing students' confidence in caring for persons with dementia

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Perceptions and experiences of nursing students communicating with people living with dementia: The validation, emotion, reassure, activity (VERA) communication skills framework

Perceptions and experiences of nursing students communicating with people living with dementia: The validation, emotion, reassure, activity (VERA) communication skills framework

Evaluation of an Online Learning Concept for Nursing Students in Caring for Patients with Dementia: Results of a Questionnaire Survey

A realist synthesis of dementia education programmes for pre-registration nurses

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