Standardized Patient Use in a Nursing Program Montana Simulation Conference May 2017 2012 Boise State University 1
Introductions and disclosures Phillip Woodford No disclosures Janet Willhaus No disclosures 2012 Boise State University 2
Objectives By the end of the presentation the learner will be able to: Define a Standardized Patient (SP) or confederate Identify roles in simulation for SP s Discuss recruitment and training of SP s Provide rationale for feedback and evaluation to SP s 2012 Boise State University 3
Caleb? 2012 Boise State University 4
Standardized Patients An individual who is trained to portray a real patient in order to simulate a set of symptoms or problems used for healthcare education, evaluation, and research. (Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2016) 2012 Boise State University 5
Confederate An individual other than the patient who is scripted in a simulation to provide realism, additional challenges, or other information for the learner (Healthcare Simulation Dictionary, 2016) 2012 Boise State University 6
Hybrid Scenario A standardized patient is fitted with a device to allow a student to practice an invasive skill during a scenario (i.e.: IV start, injection, catheterization, etc.) 2012 Boise State University 7
Device Examples 2012 Boise State University 8
Other terms Gynecology Teaching Associate (GTA) Male Urogenital Teaching Associate (MUTA) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) 2012 Boise State University 9
Which one is it? An older adult trained to portray an individual with early cognitive impairment? Son or daughter of the older adult who is present during the simulated home visit? 2012 Boise State University 10
Show and tell How may of you are using SP s? How many are using confederates? How many are only doing manikin based sim? Does anyone here do hybrid simulation? 2012 Boise State University 11
Manikin vs. SP Manikin-based Able to program specific pathologies or presentations Able to perform invasive tasks Never gets tired SP-based Able to express emotion and facial expressions Able to give a wider range of responses Tires (dependent on the scenario) 2012 Boise State University 12
SP Example Annie & Caleb 2012 Boise State University 13
Options for SP recruitment Volunteers Pros: Low cost Cons: Depends on availability Service Learning Pros: Engages other programs Cons: Lots of turnover Direct hires Pros: More stable workforce Con: Increases cost 2012 Boise State University 14
Boise State SP evolving experience Direct hires: Student workers Community members Volunteers Specific roles Service learning 2012 Boise State University 15
HR information Paid SP s $10 hour SP I $12 hour SP II Parking included; Faculty/staff ID Important considerations Screening Hidden or overt agendas Ability to reach (email, phone, etc.) Reliability 2012 Boise State University 16
SP Shirt 2012 Boise State University 17
Coordination Releases done during orientation Photographs, videos, etc. No disclosures outside of the scenario Contact and scheduling Sign up genius Feedback Formal Informal Debriefing Training for feedback to students- written/verbal 2012 Boise State University 18
Sample SP Scenario Sheet 2012 Boise State University 19
Training Provide materials for SP Explain acceptable cuing Reinforce consistency Potential use of training videos Allow for practice Back story needs to be believable and easy to remember 2012 Boise State University 20
Practice example 2012 Boise State University 21
SP Desires (At least mine) Consistency very important Training very important Need the vision of what the facilitator wants Coordinate with other SP s for consistency Short sessions (reduces fatigue) Desire and appreciate evaluation 2012 Boise State University 22
George Palo Practicing with SP s 2012 Boise State University 23
Scenario George is taking Namenda in addition to his blood pressure medication now after his doctor diagnosed him with mild cognitive impairment a few months ago. He moved to this new senior living apartment about 2 months ago and last week his dog, Max, died. Maggie has arranged for a home visit because George has been calling at strange hours and doesn t seem to realize what time it is. He also doesn t seem to remember the call the next day 2012 Boise State University 24
Summary SP s do not require programing but do require training SP s provide a broader range of human experiences during a simulation SP s are able to respond to unexpected student s actions more realistically 2012 Boise State University 25
References Lopreiato, J. O. Healthcare Simulation Dictionary. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; October 2016. AHRQ Publication No. 16(17)-0043 Owens, T. L. & Glivea-McConvey, G. (2015). Standardized Patients. In Palaganas, J. C., Maxworthy, J. W., Epps, C. A., & Mancini, M. E. (Eds.), Defining Excellence in Simulation Programs (199-212). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer 2012 Boise State University 26
Questions? 2012 Boise State University 27