An innovative multimodal simulation with aging suits and self-assigned roles to promote age-inclusive nursing education
Background Addressing ageism in nursing education is vital for equitable care. Experiential learning strategies can reduce ageist attitudes. Methods This qualitative descriptive study explored nursing students perceived learning and attitudinal shifts toward aging, through a multimodal simulation em...
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| Format: | article |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Country: | España |
| Institution: | Universitat Ramon Llull (URL) |
| Repository: | DAU Arxiu Digital de la Universitat Ramon Llull |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:dnet:dau_________::dad2ea49d1e8cab9707a48ad4e583f07 |
| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/6383 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2026.101994 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Edatisme Estudiants d'infermeria Persones grans Rol Simulació (Medicina) Infermeria -- Ensenyament Mètodes d'ensenyament |
| Summary: | Background Addressing ageism in nursing education is vital for equitable care. Experiential learning strategies can reduce ageist attitudes. Methods This qualitative descriptive study explored nursing students perceived learning and attitudinal shifts toward aging, through a multimodal simulation employing an aging suit, assessed through word cloud analysis and reflective journals (162 participants; 50 journals). Results Emerged themes: (a) Multimodal simulation as transformative and meaningful learning: personal transformation and the simulation impact. (b) Challenges for individualized care - time and diversity: equity, relational skills , and the divergence between time and quality care. Conclusions This study highlights learning gains and attitudinal shifts toward aging , providing a structured and replicable simulation‑based tool for age‑inclusive nursing education. |
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