Enhancing communication confidence and competence: using simulation-based education in perinatal palliative care
Commentary on: Chen HW, Cheng SF, Hsiung Y, et al . Training perinatal nurses in palliative communication by using scenario-based simulation: A quasi-experimental study. Nurse Educ Pract . 2024. 75:103885. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2024.103885 ### Implications for practice and research Communication is a cornerstone of nursing practice and fundamental to establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals and their families. Nurses involved in the provision of perinatal palliative care work with women, babies and their families, during pregnancy, delivery and in the neonatal period. Effective therapeutic relationships with women and families empower parents, providing control and validation,1 enabling positive parental experiences, through effective communication and empathy. Studies suggest education focusing on communication skills, particularly …