Avoiding controversy: Considerations for point-of-view nursing simulations

Point-of-view simulations involve participants engaging in simulation to experience what it might be like to live with a health condition or disability. These types of simulations have been used frequently in nurse education as a valuable pedagogical tool, as research has shown that student engageme...

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Published in:Nurse education today 2024-06, Vol.137, p.106166-106166, Article 106166
Main Authors: Power, Tamara, Sheehy, Louise, Lucas, Cherie, Bosco, Anna, Wang, Bangyun, Gavegan, Fiona Lee, Quast, Carol, Patton, Vicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Baccalaureate
Education
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
Emotions
Empathy
Humans
Nursing
Patient Simulation
Students, Nursing
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Summary:Point-of-view simulations involve participants engaging in simulation to experience what it might be like to live with a health condition or disability. These types of simulations have been used frequently in nurse education as a valuable pedagogical tool, as research has shown that student engagement with point-of-view simulations increases student empathy. However, point-of-view simulations have also been problematised by disability community members and scholars researching in the disability space, as ableist and culturally unsafe. This manuscript explores recommendations for, and criticisms of, point-of-view simulations and offers considerations to address these concerns. •Point-of-view simulations are used in nursing education to develop empathy.•The controversial nature of point-of-view simulations has not been addressed.•By observing simple guidelines, point-of-view simulations can be more respectful.
ISSN:0260-6917
1532-2793
DOI:10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106166