Empathy Development Through Case Study and Simulation

Authors

Heidi A. Mennenga, South Dakota State University; University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Susan Bassett, South Dakota State UniversityFollow
Elizabeth Pasquariello, South Dakota State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2016

Keywords

case study, empathy, nurse-patient relationship, nursing student, simulation

Abstract

Because empathy is integral to the nurse-patient relationship, nurse educators are challenged to explore teaching strategies that may aid in the development of empathy among students. The purpose of this study was to determine whether consistent exposure to a single patient through case study and simulation had an impact on empathy levels in senior-level baccalaureate nursing students. Results provide interesting conclusions for faculty members and offer a basis for ongoing discussion.

Publication Title

Nurse Educator

Volume

41

Issue

3

First Page

139

Last Page

142

DOI of Published Version

10.1097/NNE.0000000000000226

Rights

Copyright © 2016 Walters Kluwer Health

Recommended Citation

Mennenga, Heidi A.; Bassett, Susan; and Pasquariello, Elizabeth, "Empathy Development Through Case Study and Simulation" (2016). College of Nursing Faculty Publications. 12.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/con_pubs/12