Providing psychosocial support to parents whose infants are hospitalized in the neonatal
intensive care unit (NICU) can improve parents' functioning as well as their relationships …

The influence of simulation on self-efficacy for novice nurses has been reported
inconsistently in the literature. Effect sizes across studies were synthesized using random …

INTRODUCTION: Simulation sessions prepare medical professionals for pediatric
emergencies. No validated tools exist to evaluate overall team performance. Our objective …

Background This study examined the psychometric properties of the Kalamazoo Essential
Elements Communication Checklist (Adapted)(KEECC-A), which addresses 7 key elements …

The term simulation includes various technical modalities, with different purchase and
maintenance costs. Some simulation modalities are well established, others are still …

Objective With increased recognition of the importance of sound communication skills and
communication skills education, reliable assessment tools are essential. This study reports …

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity
and mortality in India. CVDs are to a large extent preventable with the availability of wide …

Background: Pediatric fellows receive little palliative care (PC) education and have few
opportunities to practice communication skills. Objective: In this pilot study, we assessed (1) …

Objective: Hierarchy, the unavoidable authority gradients that exist within and between
clinical disciplines, can lead to significant patient harm in high-risk situations if not mitigated …

I just read three newly submitted journal manuscripts that found no association between
Bandura's (1977) self-efficacy theory and actual observed nursing student clinical …