Stepping Into Their Shoes: The Ostomy Experience

Abstract

The structured reflective journaling yielded rich student learning data. Responses were evident of self-proclaimed change in attitudes, deeper understanding of the patient experience, and achievement of the learning objectives. [J Nurs Educ. 2018;57(4):233-236.].

Playing Sick and Injured: The Experiences of Undergraduate Nurses as Casualty Actors in a Mass Casualty Simulation Exercise

“…Findings from focus groups were consistent with the response to questionnaires and students reported a more positive attitude towards those who are obese as a result of completing the simulation ( Hunter et al, 2018 ). Similarly, a study in which undergraduate nurses wore ostomy bags as part of a simulation activity reported that the simulation experience was an effective strategy to help student nurses relate to the reality and feelings of others ( Hood, Haskins & Roberson, 2018 ). Trained actors have also reported the power of experiencing a patient's perspective through acting in the role of those with chronic illness ( Jarosinski & Webster, 2016 ).…”