Role-Playing Method in Epilepsy Teaching Among Nursing Students

The Effects of Role-Playing Method in Epilepsy Teaching on Nurse-Patient Communication Skills, Self-Efficacy, and Knowledge Among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Hainan Province, China

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a role-playing method in epilepsy teaching on nurse-patient communication skills, self-efficacy, and knowledge among undergraduate nursing students in Hainan Province, China. Participants will be undergraduate nursing students who meet the eligibility criteria. They will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive epilepsy teaching using the role-playing method, while the control group will receive conventional teaching. The outcomes will include nurse-patient communication skills, self-efficacy, and epilepsy-related knowledge. The findings of this study may provide evidence for improving nursing education methods and enhancing undergraduate nursing students' learning outcomes.

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, and nurses play an important role in patient education, communication, and care. Undergraduate nursing students need to develop sufficient epilepsy-related knowledge, confidence, and communication skills before entering clinical practice. Traditional teaching methods may not fully support the development of practical communication skills. Role-playing is an interactive teaching method that allows students to practice nurse-patient communication in simulated clinical scenarios.

This study will examine whether the role-playing method in epilepsy teaching can improve nurse-patient communication skills, self-efficacy, and knowledge among undergraduate nursing students in Hainan Province, China. Eligible participants will be assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive epilepsy teaching using role-playing activities based on nurse-patient communication scenarios, while the control group will receive conventional teaching. Outcomes will be assessed using appropriate measurement tools before and after the intervention.

The results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the application of role-playing methods in nursing education and may help improve the teaching of epilepsy-related nursing care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Third-year undergraduate nursing students enrolled in September 2021 at Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology and Hainan Medical University.

Students who have not received previous training in epilepsy. Students who are able to use a smartphone to complete the questionnaires. Students who are unfamiliar with the role-playing method.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students who are on long leaves of absence. Students who are absent from training sessions for more than one session. Students who are enrolled in another study.