Evaluation of online interprofessional simulation workshops for obstetric and neonatal emergencies
Journal article
Prasad, Namrata, Fernando, Shavi, Willey, Sue, Davey, Kym, Hocking, Jennifer, Malhotra, Atul and Kumar, Arunaz. (2022). Evaluation of online interprofessional simulation workshops for obstetric and neonatal emergencies. International Journal of Medical Education. 13, pp. 287-304. https://doi.org/10.5116/ijme.6342.9214
Authors | Prasad, Namrata, Fernando, Shavi, Willey, Sue, Davey, Kym, Hocking, Jennifer, Malhotra, Atul and Kumar, Arunaz |
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Abstract | Objectives: To explore student perceptions of learning and interprofessional aspects of obstetric and neonatal emergencies through online simulation-based workshops. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted at Monash University, Australia. Data were obtained from six separate online Obstetric Neonatal Emergency Simulation workshops held between May 2020 and August 2021. A total of 385 students attended and were invited to participate in the study by completing an online survey two-three weeks later. Of the attendees, 144 students completed the survey (95 medical, 45 midwifery), equating to a response rate of 37%. Survey responses were downloaded from online survey platform and separated into medical and midwifery responses. Thematic analysis of data was performed using a coding framework, resulting in development of themes and subthemes. Results: Main themes were adaptability, connectivism, preparedness for practice, experiential learning, learning through modelling and dynamics of online interaction. Students reported that online workshop was a useful alternative method to experience simulation-based learning, increase their readiness for clinical practice and foster positive interprofessional relationships. Consistent with existing literature evaluating similar in-person programs, midwifery students were most interested in interprofessional interaction (predominant theme: dynamics of online interaction), whilst medical students were more concerned with developing clinical skills (predominant themes: learning through modelling, experiential learning). Conclusions: Online learning may be a useful and convenient way of delivering interprofessional simulation-based education during the pandemic, in remote areas and as an adjunct to in-person teaching. Future studies should evaluate the impact of online learning with a mixed methods study and in comparison, to in-person programs. |
Keywords | interprofessional education; simulation-based education; online learning; learning through modelling; obstetric |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | International Journal of Medical Education |
Journal citation | 13, pp. 287-304 |
Publisher | International Journal of Medical Education |
ISSN | 2042-6372 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5116/ijme.6342.9214 |
PubMed ID | 36332272 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85141890132 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC9911278 |
Open access | Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access |
Page range | 287-304 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 31 Oct 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 09 Oct 2022 |
Deposited | 07 Jul 2023 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8z418/evaluation-of-online-interprofessional-simulation-workshops-for-obstetric-and-neonatal-emergencies
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