Develop empathy and understanding in your students with the COPD and Mobility Challenges Simulation. This comprehensive kit provides hands-on experiences to simulate the respiratory difficulties of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the mobility challenges associated with orthopaedic and neuromuscular impairments. The included curriculum enhances these simulations, offering a well-rounded educational experience.
Contents
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COPD Challenge Materials:
- 2 COPD Simulation Student Kits
- Abdominal Binder
- Straws
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Mobility Challenge Materials:
- 4 Mobility Simulation Student Kits
- Folding Cane
- Large and Medium Overshoes
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Additional Tools:
- Nursing Careers Scenario Cards: Working with Geriatric Patients
- Soft-Sided Storage Case
- Downloadable Curriculum: Working with the Aging: Respiratory Illnesses and Mobility
- Printable Student Workbook
Curriculum Overview
Lesson Topics:
- Respiratory Illnesses in the Elderly
- Mobility Challenges with Age
- Soft Skills for Working with Older Adults
Teaching Hours: 5–7 hours.
Resources: Presentation slides, student activities, pre- and post-assessments.
Key Features
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Realistic Simulations:
- Abdominal binders and straws replicate the difficulty with deep breathing when you have COPD.
- Folding canes and overshoes mimic a shuffling, unsteady gait.
- Soft Skills Training: Scenario cards and activities build essential communication and care skills.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Lessons focus on understanding the physical and emotional challenges older adults face.
This simulation kit is the ideal tool for teaching students to empathise with and care for individuals with respiratory and mobility difficulties while fostering the essential soft skills needed for geriatric care.
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