Therapeutic communication skills in palliative care nursing education: An exploratory study using a role-playing tool

Laranjeira, Carlos; Querido, Ana; Afonso, Catarina

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Laranjeira, Carlos

Querido, Ana

Afonso, Catarina

Abstract(s)

This study aim to explore the experiences of nursing final-year students on the care of the person in a palliative situation and their family using the roleplaying technique. Qualitative, descriptive research developed in October 2020 with 30 third-year nursing studentsfrom a palliative care nursing course, in Portugal. Individual debriefing reflections and thematic analysis of the information were conducted. Two main themes emerged: 1) facilitators; and 2) barriers of role-playing in a simulated palliative care context. We concluded that type of simulation allows students to deal with complex palliative care situations from an individual and realistic perspective.