Using Simulation to Help Health Professions Students Learn to Talk to Clients About Suicide

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Abstract

Background: Because of the high prevalence of suicide, health-care professions students need training in recognition of clients' suicidal thoughts, assessment of suicide risk, and specific narrative techniques. This study explores health-care professions students' perceptions of and feedback on a simulation module on suicidal behavior. Methods: Thematic analysis was conducted on feedback from group interviews with participants. Results: Students valued the reassuring effect of a best practice video. The sense of reality in the simulation scenarios was highly appreciated. Although being filmed was stressful for some students, reviewing and discussing key moments in the recordings appeared a major advantage. Debriefing was essential to discuss and emotionally discharge the experiences of role players and observers. Conclusions: Simulation training for caregivers on suicidal behavior can be designed and evaluated on other mental health topics as well.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)266-273
Number of pages8
JournalCreative Nursing
Volume28
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Nov 2022

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The authors would like to thank Thomas Cuelenaere (HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Ghent, Belgium) for his assistance in the simulation lab.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 Creative Health Care Management.

Copyright:
Copyright 2022 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • Humans
  • Suicide/prevention & control
  • Learning
  • Students
  • Narration
  • Health Occupations

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