In this scenario, learners will care for an adult diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type I, who is experiencing a manic episode. Learners will use therapeutic communication skills to complete assessments and practice verbal de-escalation strategies. Learners will also identify medications that may be administered to promote patient safety. The simulation will occur during a day shift on an in-patient psychiatric unit.
Learning Objectives:
Introduce themselves
Correctly identify the patient
Use therapeutic communication to engage and de-escalate the patient
Complete appropriate assessments
Select interventions appropriate for the context and patient needs
Simulation Modality:
Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patientEvalution/Validation:
This simulation’s scenario and script were formally peer-reviewed by two external institutions, then the final simulation was pilot tested by several students on a student testing committee then as part of the Virtu-WIL Student Program’s rollout.
Keywords:
101p, OpenLabyrinthCitation:
Cawston A. De-escalation of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder and drug and alcohol use. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2022. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/de-escalation-of-a-patient-diagnosed-with-bipolar-disorder-and-drug-and-alcohol-use/.
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License:
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
No
Profession:
Paramedicine
Levels:
Undergraduate / post-secondary
Fields / Disciplines:
Mental health