“It’s Still Exposure Just in a Slightly Different Way” – Understanding the Contribution of Simulation to Developing Physical Therapist Skills in Ireland: An Interpretive Description Study
Qualitative analysis reveals simulation-based education enhances clinical skills in future physical therapists, pointing to educational improvement opportunities.
Key Points
Simulation-based education enhances clinical skills transition for physical therapy students, improving their readiness for practice.
Clinical educators highlighted the importance of feedback literacy and indicated that simulation activities should contribute to clinical hours.
Thematic analysis of interviews uncovered three main contributions of simulation to practice preparation in physical therapy education.
Incorporating simulated patients is suggested to manage complex patient encounters better, emphasizing the need for patient involvement in curricula design.