Pilot Testing of Evidence-Based Symptom Management Telehealth Simulation-Based Experiences in an Oncology Nursing Seminar

Sherry A Burrell; Jennifer Gunberg Ross; Rachel Randall; MaryAnn Heverly

doi:10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001146

Pilot Testing of Evidence-Based Symptom Management Telehealth Simulation-Based Experiences in an Oncology Nursing Seminar

Nurs Educ Perspect. 2023 Nov-Dec;44(6):E56-E58. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001146. Epub 2023 Jun 5.

Authors

Sherry A Burrell¹, Jennifer Gunberg Ross, Rachel Randall, MaryAnn Heverly

Affiliation

¹ About the Authors Sherry A. Burrell, PhD, RN, CNE, is an assistant professor, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania. Jennifer Gunberg Ross, PhD, RN, CNE, is an associate professor, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University. Rachel Randall, BSN, RN, is a graduate, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University. MaryAnn Heverly, PhD, RN, is a retired adjunct associate professor, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University. The authors are grateful to Gail E. Furman, PhD, RN, CHSE; Patricia Prieto, MBA, RN, CHSE; and Wendi Smith, MSN, RN, of M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, for their assistance on this pilot project. For more information, contact Dr. Burrell at sherry.burrell@villanova.edu .

PMID: 37279068
DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001146

Abstract

Telehealth simulation-based experiences (T-SBEs) offer one approach to prepare nursing students with the requisite skills to deliver oncology evidence-based symptom management (EBSM) using telecommunication technology. Fourteen baccalaureate nursing students participated in this one-group, pretest/posttest, convergent mixed-methods pilot study with questionnaire variant. Data were collected before and/or after two oncology EBSM T-SBEs using standardized participants. The T-SBEs resulted in significant increases in self-perceived competence, confidence, and self-confidence in clinical decision-making related to oncology EBSM. Qualitative themes included value, application, and preference for in-person SBEs. Future research is warranted to definitively determine the effect of oncology EBSM T-SBEs on student learning.