Title : Enhancing health assessment skills through standardized patients in a bachelor’s degree nursing program
Abstract:
Health assessment is a fundamental component of nursing education, requiring students to develop critical thinking, communication, and clinical skills. The use of standardized patients (SPs)—trained individuals who simulate real patient encounters—offers an interactive and realistic approach to learning. Incorporating standardized patients into health assessment courses provides an effective, student-centered approach to nursing education, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. SP encounters enhance students’ ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, improve communication with patients, and foster clinical decision-making skills. Students reported increased confidence in applying assessment techniques in real-world scenarios.
