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Dual Processing and Social Minefields: How Autistic Healthcare Learners Experience Simulation-Based Education.

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Simulation-based healthcare education poses challenges for autistic learners due to sensory, social, and cognitive demands. Understanding these lived experiences is crucial for inclusive neurodivergent talent development in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Education
  • Neurodiversity Studies
  • Medical Simulation

Background:

  • Simulation-based education (SBE) in healthcare presents unique challenges.
  • Autistic professionals are increasingly present in healthcare, yet their learning experiences in SBE are under-researched.
  • Current SBE practices may inadvertently exclude neurodivergent learners.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of autistic healthcare learners in simulation-based education.
  • To understand how autistic learners interpret and navigate these simulation environments.
  • To identify potential improvements for SBE design to enhance inclusivity.

Main Methods:

  • Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of semi-structured online interviews.
  • Involved seven autistic healthcare learners (medical students, qualified doctors) from the UK and Europe.
  • Interviews focused on descriptive accounts and reflective considerations of simulation experiences.

Main Results:

  • Four themes emerged: 'Navigating Artificial Realities' (strategic, performance-focused approaches), 'The Social Minefield of Group Learning' (social dynamics as barriers), 'The Cognitive Burden of Dual Processing' (managing clinical and social demands), and 'Communication as a Structural Barrier' (need for clear instruction).
  • Autistic learners may experience SBE challenges with heightened intensity.
  • Design failures in SBE environments, not individual limitations, contribute to difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • SBE environments, while seemingly inclusive, can present significant barriers for autistic learners.
  • Addressing sensory, social, and communication aspects of SBE is vital for supporting neurodivergent talent.
  • Findings offer insights to improve SBE design for all healthcare learners, promoting inclusivity and maximizing potential.