Simulated Based Dementia Training: Impact on Empathic Understanding and Behaviour Among Professionals and Carers

Paul F Slater; F. Hasson; Kevin Moore; Florence Sharkey

doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2021.04.004

Simulated Based Dementia Training: Impact on Empathic Understanding and Behaviour Among Professionals and Carers

Paul F Slater, F. Hasson, Kevin Moore, Florence Sharkey

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Abstract

Background
Simulation-based experiences provide learning opportunities into the world of people living with dementia, however limited research into its effectiveness exists.

Methods
A quasi-experimental design was used to examine the impact of the virtual dementia tour on empathetic thinking, understanding and person care. Study participants included carers and multi-health professionals (n = 223).

Results
Empathetic understanding of symptoms, its impact on the provision of person-centred practice were all scored as neutral. Significant positive changes were reported on all measures post intervention, across all demographics.

Discussion
Virtual reality offers an opportunity to understand the isolated, fragmented and confusing world of the person with dementia.

Original language	English
Article number	1
Pages (from-to)	43-51
Number of pages	9
Journal	Clinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume	55
Early online date	14 May 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.04.004
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 1 Jun 2021

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Funding Information:
We wish to acknowledge all health care professionals and carers who took part in this research.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2021

Keywords

Dementia
Health professionals
Empathy
Virtual reality
Simulation
Quasi-experimental research
health professionals
empathy
virtual reality
quasi-experimental research
simulation
dementia

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Simulated Based Dementia Training: Impact on Empathic Understanding and Behaviour Among Professionals and Carers

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