Clinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume 4, Issue 3 , Pages e89-e91, October 2008

Pediophobia: A New Challenge Facing Nursing Faculty in Clinical Teaching by Simulation

Department of Nursing, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725, USA

published online 17 October 2008.

Abstract 

Nurse educators always encounter challenges when embracing new teaching methods or technology. This article describes a student's experience dealing with pediophobia, the fear of dolls, when working with VitalSim manikins in the simulation lab. This unexpected student reaction to a simulation manikin presents an opportunity to educate faculty about anxiety and panic disorders, and specifically phobias, that may arise in students working in the simulation lab.

Keywords: Simulation, student anxiety, pediophobia, clinical skills

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 Cite this article:Macy, R., Schrader, V. (2008, October). Pediophobia: a new challenge facing nursing faculty in clinical teaching by simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 4(3). Doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2008.07.001

PII: S1876-1399(08)00011-X

doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2008.07.001

Clinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume 4, Issue 3 , Pages e89-e91, October 2008

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