Enhancing Communication Skills in Nursing Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Evaluation of the Van Gelderen Family Care Rubric

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2024.12.012

Suja Somanadhan , Michaela Schumann , Melissa Kinch , Katie Hill , Martina Kennedy , Linda Farren , Siobhán Brereton , Stacey Power Walsh , Rachel Howe , Claire Magner , Frances Howlin , Catherine Redmond , Timothy Frawley , Helen McAneney , Stacey Van Gelderen

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Abstract

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nursing and midwifery education, significantly impacting practical learning and interactions with patients and healthcare professionals. This study assessed the effectiveness of the Van Gelderen Family Care Rubric (VGFCR) in enhancing communication skills among undergraduate nursing students.

Aim

To evaluate the impact of the VGFCR on improving communication skills among nursing students amidst limited clinical placement during COVID-19.

Methods

Utilized pre- and postsimulation surveys, incorporating reflective elements, to assess the effectiveness of the VGFCR on communication skills. Undergraduate nursing students participated in simulations that focused on compassionate care and communication.

Results

In presimulation surveys, 81 % of students recognized the importance of compassionate care and communication despite challenges like social distancing and mask-wearing. Postsimulation, 91 % strongly agreed on the significance of these skills, and 88 % supported their inclusion in nursing education. 87 % highlighted the need for child and family communication practice in pediatric scenarios.

Conclusions

The VGFCR effectively improves communication skills among nursing students, especially when clinical placements are limited. Ongoing simulation-based education is crucial for enhancing communication skills and confidence.

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在COVID-19大流行期间加强护理教育中的沟通技巧：对Van Gelderen家庭护理指南的评估

COVID-19大流行扰乱了护理和助产教育，严重影响了实践学习以及与患者和医疗保健专业人员的互动。本研究旨在评估范格尔德伦家庭护理量表（VGFCR）对护理本科学生沟通技巧的提升效果。目的评估在COVID-19期间临床实习有限的情况下，VGFCR对提高护理学生沟通技巧的影响。方法利用模拟前和模拟后的调查，结合反思因素，评估VGFCR对沟通技巧的有效性。护理专业的本科生参与了以同情关怀和沟通为重点的模拟实验。结果在预模拟调查中，81 %的学生认识到关爱和沟通的重要性，尽管面临社会距离和戴口罩等挑战。模拟后，91% %强烈同意这些技能的重要性，88% %支持将其纳入护理教育。87% %强调儿童和家庭沟通实践的必要性。结论VGFCR有效地提高了护生的沟通能力，特别是在临床实习有限的情况下。持续的模拟教育对提高沟通技巧和信心至关重要。

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty