“Gaming the Simulation” by Laura Stephens and Gretchen R. Prather

Abstract

Introduction: The objective of this research was to evaluate Doctor of Physical Therapy scholar studying and motivation by participation in a novel, gamified case research simulation whereas describing the appliance of International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice^TM and utility of sport parts. Gamification is an rising curiosity in well being care training however has been minimally explored inside bodily remedy training within the United States. Additionally, printed research usually fail to element INACSL requirements of simulation greatest apply or sport parts in simulation design.

Methods: Sixty-five DPT college students participated in a gamified case simulation specializing in the therapy of a person with spinal twine damage. Following the exercise, college students had been invited to take part in an internet survey exploring their perceptions of the expertise; 29 did so.

Results: The majority (82.76%) of survey individuals indicated the gamified case simulation was motivating, bolstered pertinent data and expertise (75.86%), and challenged them throughout a number of domains of scientific apply. Analysis of open-ended questions revealed the gamified case was extra partaking than conventional case simulations and supplied a “low stakes” studying surroundings.

Discussion: The gamified case simulation was a motivating and pleasant studying expertise that challenged each essential considering and psychomotor expertise. Based on research outcomes, authors help the implementation of comparable studying actions incorporating well being care simulation requirements of greatest apply and proposals in gaming and simulation literature.

Key Words: Gamification, Simulation Based Education, Health Professions Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Recommended Citation

Stephens, Laura and Prather, Gretchen R.
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“Gaming the Simulation to Assess DPT Student Learning,”
Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education: Vol. 3:
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1, Article 1.

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