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A comparison of learning outcomes from two poverty simulation experiences.
Jill S Sanko1, Yui Matsuda1, Deborah Salani1
1School of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
The table-top simulation (TTS) significantly improved nursing and physical therapy students' empathy and willingness to help those in poverty. Both poverty simulations positively impacted student attitudes toward poverty.
Area of Science:
- Health professions education
- Socioeconomic determinants of health
Background:
- Poverty is consistently linked to adverse health outcomes in the U.S.
- Effective educational strategies are needed to improve student understanding of poverty's impact on health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of two poverty simulations in altering student attitudes toward poverty.
- To evaluate the impact of the Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) and a table-top simulation (TTS) on student perceptions.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental study involving undergraduate and graduate nursing and physical therapy students.
- Participants engaged in either CAPS or TTS.
- The Undergraduate Perception of Poverty Tracking Survey (UPPTS) assessed attitudes before and after the simulations.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in overall attitude change between the two simulation groups (p = .232).
- The table-top simulation (TTS) significantly enhanced students' willingness to help (p = .008) and empathy (p = .039) toward individuals experiencing poverty.
- Analysis included 118 matched pairs.
Conclusions:
- Both poverty simulation modalities influenced participants' attitudes.
- The table-top simulation demonstrated a greater impact on specific attitudinal components, particularly empathy and willingness to assist.
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