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Online Simulation in Palliative Care Education for Early-Career Nurses in Japan: A Pre-Post Exploratory Evaluation of Perceived Outcomes and Feasibility.

Anri Inumaru, Tomoko Tamaki, Mayumi Tsujikawa, Miwa Skaguchi, Yoshiko Takeda, Jun Kako

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Anri InumaruDepartment of Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4248-5890
Tomoko TamakiDepartment of Fundamental Nursing, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4944-6903
Mayumi TsujikawaFaculty of Nursing, Suzuka University of Medical Science, Suzuka, Japan.
Miwa SkaguchiDepartment of Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5183-6726
Yoshiko TakedaCenter for Medical and Nursing Education, Mie University, Tsu, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0328-4557
Jun KakoDepartment of Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, Tsu, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6875-6275

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Abstract

Background: Early-career nurses often encounter difficulties in symptom management and communication with patients and families in palliative care. Although simulation-based education improves clinical competence, most programs require in-person participation. Evidence regarding the feasibility and outcomes of fully online simulation with immediate feedback for palliative care training remains limited. Objective: To examine the perceived outcomes and feasibility of a fully online simulation-based palliative care education program for early-career nurses in Japan. Design: Exploratory pre-post, single-arm study. Setting/Subjects: The study was conducted in Japan and included 34 early-career nurses with 2-4 years of clinical experience who participated in a 90-minute online program delivered via Zoom. Measurements: The program comprised briefing, simulation, group work, and debriefing sessions focusing on total pain and communication. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 1 month after using the Palliative Care Difficulties Scale, Nurses' Difficulty with Cancer Care Scale, Palliative Care Self-reported Practices Scale, and measures of confidence and satisfaction. Open-ended responses were analyzed descriptively. Results: Scores improved significantly from baseline in Palliative Care Difficulties Scale scores for symptom alleviation ( Conclusions: These findings suggest that the program may contribute to improvements in perceived difficulties and confidence, supporting its potential feasibility as an educational model.

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PMCPMC13422725

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