Effects of Simulation on Nursing Students' Dementia Knowledge and Empathy: A Mixed Method Study.

The experience of living with dementia is multifaceted while unique to the individual. Dementia education must empower nursing students to recognize the complexity of the experience while also emphasizing the need for person centered care. Participation in Dementia Live provides nursing students a glimpse into the life of a person living with dementia incorporating common symptoms associated with dementia and time for reflection regarding the experience.

Simulation to Enhance Empathy of Nursing Students Toward Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Background: Empathy can be challenging when caring for individuals with alcohol use disorders (AUDs).

Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of simulation for enhancing the empathy of nursing students toward patients with AUD.

Methods: A mixed-methods study used a pretest-posttest intervention measurement of empathy with the Comprehensive State Empathy Scale (CSES) and focus groups.