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Building empathy toward older adults using simulation

Abstract: Empathy is an important skill that needs to be taught in nursing school. This article discusses a project that evaluated the effectiveness of a geriatric simulation suit in enhancing… Click to show full abstract

Abstract: Empathy is an important skill that needs to be taught in nursing school. This article discusses a project that evaluated the effectiveness of a geriatric simulation suit in enhancing nursing students' empathy toward older adults. In a Community Health course, 48 students participated in a hands-on simulation that replicated the physical and cognitive challenges faced by older adults.

Keywords: adults using; empathy toward; simulation; toward older; building empathy; older adults

Journal Title: Nursing
Year Published: 2025

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