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    A Clinical educator's experience using a virtual patient to teach communication and interpersonal skills

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    Authors
    Banski, Frank
    Beilby, Janet
    Quail, Michelle
    Allen, Peter
    Brundage, S.
    Spitalnick, J.
    Date
    2018
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Banski, F. and Beilby, J. and Quail, M. and Allen, P. 2018. A Clinical educator's experience using a virtual patient to teach communication and interpersonal skills. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. 34 (3): pp. 60-73.
    Source Title
    Australasian Journal of Educational Technology
    DOI
    10.14742/ajet.3296
    ISSN
    1449-5554
    School
    School of Occ Therapy, Social Work and Speech Path
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/62882
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The purpose of this study was to explore one novice clinical educator’s experiences with training essential communication and interpersonal skills using a virtual patient. Over 3 weeks, the clinical educator (CE) delivered a series of half-day clinical placements to students using an educator-controlled virtual patient, depicting an older adult male with mild dementia. Students completed one 15-minute session interacting with the virtual patient in the virtual learning environment (VLE), followed by a group debrief/discussion session. Prior to, during and after delivering the clinical placements, the CE engaged in semi-structured interviews, where she was prompted to reflect on her pedagogic approach and practice. Thematic analysis revealed six themes underpinning the CE’s unique narrative: pedagogical control, validation of pedagogical practice, safety in the virtual learning environment, learning pedagogical practices, self-reflection, and adult education. The CE described how being immersed in the VLE allowed her to confidently deliver training. The findings have implications for the future training of CEs who will provide clinical education using VLEs in clinic settings.

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