Virtual World Interview Skills Training for Students Studying Health Professions |
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Authors: | Andrew J. Campbell Krestina L. Amon Melanie Nguyen Steven Cumming Hugh Selby Michelle Lincoln |
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Affiliation: | 1. The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia;2. Australian National University, Canberra, Australia |
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Abstract: | This study examined the effectiveness of a health professional virtual world interview skills trainer (IST), in comparison to classroom training via interview role-plays with peers. Students of psychology, physiotherapy, and general health science learned interviewing skills through role-play and virtual world training. Students were randomly allocated to a role-play-first, or IST-first condition. Interviewing self-efficacy was measured at baseline and after each of the learning experiences. In total, 72 students completed all surveys. Students’ reported an increase in interviewing self-efficacy significantly after the IST experience than after role-play. |
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Keywords: | health professionals interviewing skills simulated learning virtual worlds |
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