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An innovative immersive learning program for healthcare communication training
Jennifer Foucart1, Maxime Etenaille1,2, Noelle Junod-Perron3
1Research Unit in Healt and Motor Psychology, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, Erasme Campus, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, BE, Belgium.
Objective:
This study aims to develop and evaluate an Immersive Learning (IL) to enhance healthcare communication skills training.
Methods:
The IL consisted of a digital tool using a branching scenario model for six clinical themes with feedback provided to students at each critical point. A pre-post-trial design was conducted comparing the IL program against traditional role-playing exercises at Brussels University. Third year physiotherapy students were randomly assigned to an experimental IL group or a control group. Outcomes measures included students' self-perceived communication skills, satisfaction with the IL as well as its usability. Statistical analyses included Wilcoxon tests for skill progression.
Results:
The IL group showed significantly improved self-perceived communication skills compared to the control group (p ≤0.001). Students considered IL program to be highly usable (satisfaction = 82) and strongly recommended its use (NP score = 63.83).
Conclusion:
The IL program enhanced students' self-perceived communication skills, offering a supportive, engaging, and safe learning environment. IL is a valuable complement to traditional methods in healthcare education.
Innovation:
This study introduces an innovative IL tool that provides personalized, interactive, and scenario-based learning, fostering autonomy and skill development in a low-pressure environment.
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