The nature of on-the-job training in nursing colleges has changed significantly since 2021. Although COVID-19 has been identified as a concentrated contact since May 2023, the practice facilities have responded differently since it became a Category 5 infectious disease. Gerontological nursing practice was conducted in consultation with the practice facilities. Of the total six hospital training courses, one group from each of the three courses was on-campus training for a total of 15 students. Considering the issues raised in the previous literature, a group (5 students) was assigned one simulated patient, and the students were asked to develop the nursing process (collection of information, planning, implementation, and evaluation). The effect of this practice was that it was more effective than the hospital practice in terms of time spent in the hospital. The effect of this practice was that the students could analyze and plan nursing care more carefully than in hospital practice, with more time to spare. The students were able to share in the implementation of the plan and felt satisfied that the training was similar to that of hospital training. Students had an opportunity to practice how to collect information and how to listen, and they were able to deepen their learning among themselves. The simulated elderly patient living in the community has a disease but visits the hospital every few months. The nursing assistance consisted mainly of dietary, medication, and lifestyle guidance, which showed a bias in nursing assistance compared to the hospital training.
Keywords: Gerontological nursing practicum, Corona disaster, Community elderly, Simulated patients in the practice
Citation: Tomoko Matsunaga. (2025). Gerontological Nursing Practicum Initiatives: Effectiveness of an On-campus Hospital Practice of the Corona Disaster by Incorporating the Community Elderly as Simulated Patients in the Practice. J Medical Case Repo 7(2):1-5. DOI : https://doi.org/10.47485/2767-5416.1111