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    Introducing simulation based learning activities to physiotherapy course curricula

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    Authors
    Dennis, D.
    Sainsbury, David
    Redwood, T.
    Ng, Leo
    Furness, A.
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Dennis, D. and Sainsbury, D. and Redwood, T. and Ng, L. and Furness, A. 2016. Introducing simulation based learning activities to physiotherapy course curricula. Creative Education. 7 (6): pp. 878-885.
    Source Title
    Creative Education
    ISSN
    2151-4771
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
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    This open access article is distributed under the Creative Commons license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26307
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: Whilst relatively new in physiotherapy, simulation has been used in various medical and nursing programs to develop manual and communication skills and clinical reasoning. The primary aim of this study was to develop and introduce simulation activities into the physiotherapy curricula at an Australian University and evaluate students’ motivation to learn. The secondary aim was to evaluate differences in perceived value between first and second year students. Methods: During 2014, first and second year physiotherapy students at Curtin University, Western Australia enrolled in three units had the opportunity to participate in newly developed simulated scenarios as part of their program. On completion of these novel learning activities, students were invited to undertake the Instructional Materials Motivation Scale (IMMS) questionnaire. Results: Total IMMS scores for the three units (147, 137 and 156) indicated that overall, students found the simulation based learning activities motivating. First year students found that simulation gained their attention and was more enjoyable than second year students. Conclusions: As motivation entices people to learn and to complete activities, there may be great potential for improved learning outcomes using this modality in physiotherapy curricula, especially in the first year of the program.

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