Keywords

Gestational Diabetes, Health Care Disparities, Maternal Child Health, Postpartum Depression, Simulation

Authors

1. Diaz, Desiree A.
2. Todd, Andrew
3. Gilbert, Gregory E.
4. Harris, Martina
5. Kubiet, Leslee
6. Jarocha, Madison
7. Lee, Michelle H.
8. Kurtek, Anna
9. Jaromin, Gabrielle M.
10. Newhouse, Brandon
11. Magana, Christina L.

Abstract

AIM: The purpose of this study was to explore student experiences within a health care disparity simulation, embedded in maternal-child content.

BACKGROUND: Health care disparities related to race and ethnicity in the maternal-child population are daunting among African American and Hispanic women.

METHOD: Participants completed the Simulation Effectiveness Tool-Modified, a rapid-fire huddle questionnaire, and a demographic instrument. All students participated in structured debriefing.

RESULTS: Student responses (n = 69) demonstrated effectiveness in learning via this scenario.

CONCLUSION: The rapid-fire huddle and debriefing are important elements when health care disparities are introduced into nursing curricula.