This study aims to evaluate the effects of scenario-based simulation teaching with virtual technology on dementia knowledge, empathy, communication, and assessment skills among nursing students.
This two-group randomised controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of scenario-based simulation teaching with virtual technology on dementia knowledge, empathy, communication, and assessment skills among nursing students. The interventional group will receive the 5-week scenario-based simulation teaching with a virtual coach in addition to regular dementia care lectures. The control group will receive the 5-week traditional dementia case discussions in addition to regular dementia care lectures. Both groups will be assessed for their dementia knowledge, empathy, communication, and assessment skills at baseline, week 12, and week 18.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
50
5-week scenario-based simulation teaching with a virtual coach acting as an older adult with dementia in addition to regular dementia care lectures
5-week traditional dementia case discussions in addition to regular dementia care lectures
Tzu Chi University
Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan
RECRUITINGDementia Knowledge Assessment Scale
Dementia Knowledge
Time frame: baseline, week 12, week 18
Jefferson Scale of Empathy
empathy
Time frame: baseine, week 12, week 18
Nursing Students' Communication Behavior with Dementia Patients Scale
Communication behavior with dementia patients
Time frame: baseine, week 12, week 18
Health Professionals Communication Skills Scale
communication skills
Time frame: baseline, week 12, week 18
Dementia Assessment Practice Rubrics
assessment skills for people with dementia
Time frame: baseline, week 12, week 18
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