From 'spectating' to 'spect-acting': medical students' lived experiences of online Forum Theatre training in consulting with domestic abuse victims.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health care professionals, including general practitioners, have an important role in the care of those affected by domestic abuse. Therefore, it is important that healthcare professionals are adequately trained in recognising features of domestic abuse and supporting victims in disclosure. Founded by Augusto Boal, Forum Theatre is a drama methodology that can permit an experiential and immersive learning experience; lending itself well to a subject matter of oppressed individuals. In this study we aimed to gain a deep understanding of medical students' lived experiences of training in consulting with individuals who experienced domestic abuse using an online format of forum theatre.

Methods

A multidisciplinary team developed an online forum theatre training exe

SUBMITTER: McGrath D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9012059 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature