Abstract
Background: Provider education for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) primarily relies on didactic instruction. Clinical simulation that enhances the ability of advanced practice nurses (APRNs) is needed to effectively and safely implement MAT. Method: We developed and conducted a pilot study of a MAT clinical simulation designed to enhance patient safety and increase MAT competency. Results: Clinical simulation improved APRN preparedness to effectively implement MAT. In addition, students indicated increased self-efficacy and better understanding of patient safety. Conclusions: Clinical simulation is an innovative way to teach APRN students to effectively implement buprenorphine treatment while ensuring patient safety.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 35-41 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Clinical Simulation in Nursing |
Volume | 44 |
DOIs | |
State | E-pub ahead of print - Jan 18 2020 |
Keywords
- buprenorphine induction
- buprenorphine simulation
- graduate nurse education
- opioid treatment
- patient safety
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Modeling and Simulation
- Nursing (miscellaneous)