FROM THE CLASSROOM TO PRACTICE: ROLE-PLAYING AS A TRANSFORMATIVE LEVER IN NURSING EDUCATION

Giovanna Scala, Federica Badii Esposito

Abstract


This study at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” evaluated role-playing in nursing education with 100 students split into experimental and control groups. Using psychometric tools (IRI, PSI, PPOS) and focus groups, results showed significant gains in empathy (+18%), problem solving (+15%), and patient-centred orientation (+20%) for the role-playing group. Qualitative analysis confirmed its transformative impact, supporting role-playing as a core method in nursing curricula.

Keywords


Role-playing, empathy, problem solving, interpersonal skills, medical pedagogy

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v9i4.1632

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