Empathy in ostomy care
Use simulation to help nurses better understand the patient experience.Takeaways:Care of patients in transition to living with an ostomy has been linked to better outcomes when psychological support is provided.Patient care delivered with empathy has been linked to improved experiences and outcomes.Empathy can’t be taught through traditional or procedural instructions but can emerge through simulation as a learning activity.Over 700,000 people in the United States live with an ostomy and its potential challenges. According to Kahneman, studies have shown that some patients express a willingness to have a shorter life without an ostomy. In addition, some who’ve had their ostomy reversed describe living with it as awful and being willing to give up their remaining life to not return to it. However, according to Reed, providing psychological support along with self-care instructions can result in better outcomes and attitudes as patients transition to living with an ostomy.Simulation and...