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Virtual patients in a virtual world: Training paramedic students for practice.

Emily Conradi1, Sheetal Kavia, David Burden

  • 1St. George's University of London, UK. econradi@sgul.ac.uk

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Virtual patients in a 3D virtual world enhance collaborative learning for paramedic students. This immersive approach offers greater realism and active decision-making, improving the educational experience beyond traditional problem-based learning (PBL).

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Virtual Reality in Education
  • Collaborative Learning Technologies

Background:

  • Traditional paper-based problem-based learning (PBL) faces challenges with self-directed and remote learning.
  • Paper cases limit exploration of decision impacts and learner interaction.
  • Workplace-based learning necessitates flexible and engaging educational tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual patients (VPs) in an immersive 3D virtual world as a replacement for traditional PBL.
  • To assess the suitability of a virtual world platform for remote, collaborative learning among work-based students.
  • To explore the potential of virtual reality for creating a more authentic learning environment.

Main Methods:

  • The PREVIEW project developed five virtual patient (VP) scenarios using the Second Life (SL) virtual world platform.

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  • Scenarios were designed for Paramedic Foundation Degree students, utilizing the MedBiquitous VP international standard.
  • Evaluation involved three testing days with students and tutors, including 'in-world' facilitators for guidance.

    • Main Results:

    • Students engaged effectively with the virtual learning environment, despite initial unfamiliarity with the technology.
    • Feedback indicated that the 3D virtual world provided a more authentic learning experience compared to classroom-based PBL.
    • The platform facilitated active decision-making and collaboration among remote learners.

    Conclusions:

    • Virtual patients delivered through immersive 3D virtual worlds offer a promising alternative to traditional PBL methods.
    • The virtual environment enhances student engagement and provides a more realistic and interactive learning experience.
    • This technology supports collaborative and self-directed learning for geographically dispersed students in healthcare education.