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Emergent is Authentic: A Sociomaterial Perspective on Simulation-Enhanced Interprofessional Education
Bridget C O'Brien1, Judith Warren Little2, Maria Wamsley1
1a Department of Medicine , University of California San Francisco , San Francisco , California , USA.
Teaching and Learning in Medicine
|October 12, 2017
Summary
This study explores how sociomaterial perspectives can enhance authenticity in simulation-enhanced interprofessional education. Experts discuss implications for designing and evaluating educational programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Sociomateriality
Background:
- Authenticity is crucial for effective interprofessional education (IPE).
- Simulation-based learning is increasingly used in healthcare training.
- Sociomaterial perspectives offer a novel lens for understanding complex educational environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a research abstract on simulation-enhanced IPE.
- To explore the implications of sociomaterial perspectives for conceptualizing authenticity in IPE design and evaluation.
- To stimulate expert commentary on the study's findings.
Main Methods:
- Presentation of a selected research abstract from a medical education conference.
- Integrative commentary from three experts on the abstract.
- Analysis of sociomaterial perspectives in relation to authenticity in IPE.
Main Results:
- The commentary highlights the potential of sociomateriality to deepen the understanding of authenticity in IPE.
- Expert insights suggest that authenticity in simulation-enhanced IPE is influenced by the interplay of social and material elements.
- The discussion emphasizes the need for nuanced approaches to designing and evaluating IPE.
Conclusions:
- Sociomaterial perspectives provide valuable insights for enhancing authenticity in simulation-enhanced IPE.
- Authenticity in IPE requires considering the complex interactions within the educational setting.
- Further research is needed to fully integrate these perspectives into IPE design and evaluation practices.
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