Effect of SEGUE-based communication education on nursing simulation practice: a quasi-experimental design

Abstract

Background: Effective educational approaches are required to enhance nursing students’ communication competency.

Objectives: To  evaluate the effectiveness of SEGUE (‘set the stage,’ ‘elicit information,’ ‘give information,’ ‘understand the patient's perspective,’ and ‘end the encounter’)-based communication education.

Design: A non-equivalent control group pretest–posttest design.

Methods: Students were randomized into the control group (n = 41) and experimental group (n = 57). Communication competency and efficacy were measured via a self-report questionnaire and via ratings of the students from professor and standardized patient.

Results: Scores by students (self-evaluations; p < .001), professor (p < .001), and standardized patient (p < .042) showed higher communication competency in the experimental group. Compared with the control group, the pre–post difference in communication efficacy in the experimental group was increased (p = .004).

Conclusions: Simulation practice to reflect the various clinical situation is recommended to improve students’ communication.

Impact statement: SEGUE-based communication education in nursing simulation practice with the standardized patient was an effective strategy for improving nursing students’ communication.

Keywords:

• communication
• education
• simulation practice
• standardized patient

Additional information

Funding

This work was supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning [grant number 2015R1C1A2A01052211].