From: Simulated patient contributions to enhancing exercise physiology student clinical assessment skills
Theme | Participant quotes |
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(1) Experiential nature of simulation positively impacts learning | “Just being able to go through the process of subjective assessment and put the techniques of listening to practice.” (participant 10) |
“Being able to work with a patient in a simulated setting and to see how well I can communicate” (participant 11) | |
(2) Debriefing is a valuable component of the simulation-based learning | “Feedback was helpful” (participant 4) |
“Getting feedback from the actor could be beneficial.” (participant 6) | |
(3) Simulation-based learning is useful for developing interpersonal and communication skills | “Helped to improve my interpersonal skills, as well as aiding to build a better rapport with the patient.” (participant 6) |
“Developing communication skills and note taking ability” (participant 12) | |
(4) Simulation-based learning is useful for developing history taking | “If anything, trying not to miss any particular parts of the interview was probably the most crucial part, for me.” (participant 2) |
“… practicing the questions asked during an interview” (participant 7) | |
(5) The realism achieved in the simulation-based learning environment enhances learning | “Being able to observe what a real life situation would be like…” (participant 4) |
“The realistic feel” (participant 13) | |
(6) Changes to the timing and structure would improve the activity | “The briefing phase of the activity was probably the part that did not impact on the activity. I feel that could be done prior to the task, at home for instance.” (participant 2) |
“Somewhat repetitive and observers are somewhat under-utilised” (participant 13) |