The perceived value and impact of virtual simulation-based education on students' learning: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual simulations are used throughout healthcare training programs to enable development of clinical skills, however the potential for virtual simulation to enhance cognitive and affective skills is less well understood. This study explored pre-clinical optometry students' perceptions of the impact of virtual simulation on the development of core competency skills including patient-centred care, communication, scientific literacy, and evidence-based practice.

Methods

A mixed methods study was conducted using pre-existing anonymized data from an electronic survey distributed to pre-clinical optometry students enrolled in the double degree Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry at Deakin University, Australia. The data were interpreted using descriptive st

SUBMITTER: Edgar AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9709374 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature