Alexandra Frances Macnamara
High-fidelity simulation and virtual reality: An evaluation of medical students' experiences
Macnamara, Alexandra Frances; Bird, Katie; Rigby, Alan; Sathyapalan, Thozhukat; Hepburn, David
Authors
Katie Bird
Professor Alan Rigby A.Rigby@hull.ac.uk
Professor of Statistics
Professor Thozhukat Sathyapalan T.Sathyapalan@hull.ac.uk
Professor of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
David Hepburn
Abstract
Background: Simulation technology is widely used in medical education, providing an environment in which students can develop and practise a multitude of skills that are relevant to clinical practice, without the risk of harm to patients. Methods: We conducted a mixed methods cross-over study with quantitative and qualitative outcomes. This analysed students' perceptions of two simulation technologies: a high-fidelity patient simulator and virtual reality. Twenty final year medical students completed a questionnaire after having experienced both simulation modalities. Results: Students scored the patient simulator higher in domains such as developing team working and € ABCDE assessment skills', whereas the virtual reality simulation was more immersive and fun. Participants found the patient simulator more useful in preparing them for clinical practice. Conclusion: Medical students in this study expressed that a high-fidelity patient simulator, in a simulated clinical environment, was of greater value to their preparation for clinical practice than virtual reality simulation of a similar environment. However, the virtual reality simulation offered a near comparable experience, and was found to be was enjoyable, immersive and easily portable.
Citation
Macnamara, A. F., Bird, K., Rigby, A., Sathyapalan, T., & Hepburn, D. (2021). High-fidelity simulation and virtual reality: An evaluation of medical students' experiences. BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning, 7(6), 528-535. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjstel-2020-000625
| Journal Article Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Online Publication Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Publication Date | 2021-07 |
| Deposit Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Publicly Available Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Journal | BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning |
| Electronic ISSN | 2056-6697 |
| Publisher | BMJ Publishing Group |
| Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 528-535 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjstel-2020-000625 |
| Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3793934 |
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