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Poster presentation:

Topic: Pre-hospital care- Education and training of ambulance professionals

Abstract

Authors: Henrik Andersson 1,2,3, Marita Gabre 2,3, Andreas Dehre 1,2,3, Magnus Andersson Hagiwara 1,2,3, Hanna

Maurin Söderholm 1,2,4

1 University of Borås, PreHospen - Centre for Prehospital Research, Borås, Sweden 2 University of Borås, Clinical Training Center, Borås, Sweden

3University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, Borås, Sweden 4University of Borås,Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT, Borås, Sweden

Simulation in Virtual World to Promote Communication Introduction

Communication between ambulance professionals and patients is essential for understanding the patient's life-world (Wireklint Sundström & Dahlberg 2010). Simultaneously, communication is challenging to teach and learn within the framework of specific courses. However, simulation in virtual worlds can support the develop-ment of new skills such as communication (Combs, Sokolowski & Banks 2016).

Aim

The aim of this work was to design a simulation-based platform for communication training among ambulance nurse students (ANS).

Methods

A qualitative action research approach was used (Coghlan & Casey 2001). Second Life® (SL) was selected since

it was an existing virtual world. SL is a web-based flexible three-dimensional platform that allows customiza-tion. Interaction and communication with other virtual people can be done through avatars in real time (Hodge, Collins & Giordano 2011). Three ANS and five teachers participated, none of the participants had prior experi-ence of SL. Observations and interviews were used as data and analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

The participants’ experiences generated three themes:

Understanding the virtual world

It was easy to interact and communicate with other virtual people. However, it took time to feel comfortable to navigate in SL.

Technological challenges

One challenge was related to audio-visual problems e.g. not compatible headset, interfering echoes and that the image was distorted at times, which made it difficult to act and move the avatar. Another challenge was associat-ed with the 3D modelling e.g. the capability to use of coordinates, positioning, object dimensioning and the fact that accidental deletions could not be restored. A third challenges that influenced the communication was the difficulty of visualizing clinically relevant care measures such as diagnostic examinations or drug treatment. Finally, there was a challenge to customize the avatars to look like ambulance professionals or a severely ill patient.

Learning through avatars

Learning through avatars requires that the participants take responsibility for delivering a convincing perfor-mance. Immersion was limited since actions do not take place from a first-person viewpoint. There is a need that the scenario is based on realistic conditions e.g. interiors, equipment, clothing, avatar appearance and behaviour.

Conclusion

The present system is not suitable for training of medical assessment. Teachers who are considering using virtual worlds in the training for future ambulance professionals should note that an appropriate design is crucial for how the simulation is experienced.

References

Coghlan D, Casey M. Action research from the inside: issues and challenges in doing action research in your own hospital. J Adv Nurs 2001;35(5):674-82.

Combs CD, Sokolowski JA, Banks CM. The digital patient: advancing healthcare, research and education. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. Inc.

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Poster presentation:

Topic: Pre-hospital care- Education and training of ambulance professionals

Abstract

Authors: Henrik Andersson 1,2,3, Marita Gabre 2,3, Andreas Dehre 1,2,3, Magnus Andersson Hagiwara 1,2,3, Hanna

Maurin Söderholm 1,2,4

1 University of Borås, PreHospen - Centre for Prehospital Research, Borås, Sweden 2 University of Borås, Clinical Training Center, Borås, Sweden

3University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, Borås, Sweden 4University of Borås,Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT, Borås, Sweden

Hodge E, Collins S, Giordano T. The virtual worlds: How to use Second Life and other 3D virtual environments. Sundbury: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Wireklint Sundström B. Dahlberg K. Caring assessment in the Swedish ambulance services relieves suffering and enables safe decisions. Int Emerg Nurs 2010;19: 113-19.

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