ERIC Number: EJ1411505
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 23
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ISSN: ISSN-1093-023X
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Deconstructing Healthcare Silos: Multi-Player Virtual Reality for Interprofessional & Intraprofessional Education
Kristen M. Brown; Julianne Perretta; Geoffrey Miller; Gregory Gilbert; Mindi Anderson; Catherine Horvath; Nancy Sullivan; Justin Jeffers; Sandra Swoboda; Nicole Shilkofski; Dierra Green; Shawna Mudd
Journal of Interactive Learning Research, v34 n3 p495-517 2023
Background: Current methods for interprofessional education (IPE) incorporating simulation for team training poses challenges. Frequent challenges to traditional approaches include adequate time, resources, simulation space, equipment, and trained faculty. Multi-player virtual reality (VR) may be a solution. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional pilot study was completed with eight pairs of intra- and interprofessional (n=16) nursing and medical trainees. Study participants evaluated this multi-player VR experience for usability, effectiveness, and collaboration. The Interprofessional Collaboration Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS), System Usability Scale (SUS)® and the Simulation Effectiveness Tool-Modified (SET-M) were used to evaluate participant experience. Results: Collaboration scores improved from pre- to post-simulation. The SET-M results were positive; participants rated the simulation experiences highly. The results from the SUS scale indicated that the participants found the system effective. Conclusion: Multi-player VR is a viable option for IPE and intraprofessional education team training in healthcare. Further investigation into this modality should occur with larger sample sizes.
Descriptors: Professional Education, Interprofessional Relationship, Medical Students, Nursing Students, Medical Education, Technology Uses in Education, Electronic Learning, Computer Simulation, Game Based Learning, Group Activities, Cooperation, Student Attitudes, Student Satisfaction, Usability, Program Effectiveness, Teamwork, Professional Training, Team Training
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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