Table 2.
Results of the Post-Session Questionnaire (U1)
| U1 | Post-Session with Body Interact simulator | Total (n = 617) |
Medicine (n = 293) | Nursing (n = 324) | t-test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item scored from 1 = totally disagree to 7 = totally agree | Mean (SD) | p | |||
| U1.1 | I am able to organize my reasoning | 5.50(1.11) | 5.46(1.20) | 5.54(1.01) | .39 |
| U1.2 | My studies are mainly focused on theory | 4.83(1.46) | 4.98(1.49) | 4.69(1.42) | 0.02 |
| U1.3 | My studies balance theoretical studies with the practical application of knowledge | 5.28(1.34) | 4.84(1.52) | 5.67(0.99) | .001 |
| U1.4 | My learning process allows for suitable development of my communication skills | 5.26(1.31) | 5.03(1.49) | 5.48(1.08) | .001 |
| U1.5 | My learning process allows me to build my confidence (in my knowledge and in the decision-making process) | 5.30(1.36) | 5.07(1.54) | 5.51(1.14) | .001 |
| U1.6 | My learning process allows me to develop my skills in group management and conflict management | 5.27(1.34) | 5.14(1.51) | 5.39(1.14) | .018 |
| U1.7 | In my course the contents are well integrated and connected with each other | 5.40(1.25) | 5.23(1.37) | 5.57(1.10) | .001 |
| U1.8 | In my course there are opportunities to apply new learning to practical clinical cases | 5.56(1.26) | 5.29(1.39) | 5.80(1.07) | .001 |
| U1.9 | In my course we have the opportunity to participate in clinical simulations | 5.68(1.38) | 5.36(1.58) | 5.97(1.09) | .001 |
| U1.10 | In my course there is adequate training in communication techniques | 5.22(1.45) | 4.89(1.67) | 5.53(1.14) | .001 |
| U1.11 | In my course there is discussion/debate of clinical decisions in a controlled learning environment | 5.52(1.34) | 5.20(1.51) | 5.81(1.07) | .001 |
| U1.12 | My course helps me build the personal confidence necessary to function as a future professional | 5.42(1.39) | 5.18(1.59) | 5.65(1.12) | .001 |
| U1.13 | I consider the teaching methods in my course appropriate | 5.46(1.32) | 5.19(1.49) | 5.70(1.09) | .001 |
| Items scored from 1 = low satisfaction to 7 = high satisfaction | |||||
| U1.14 | Satisfaction level regarding the use of Body Interact as a new learning tool | 6.27(1.01) | 6.37(0.89) | 6.17(1.10) | .015 |
| U1.15 | Satisfaction level regarding the use of a technological resource for learning | 6.28(0.99) | 6.38(0.97) | 6.20(1.00) | .02 |
| U1.16 | Satisfaction level regarding the use of the Body Interact simulator | 6.33(0.94) | 6.46(0.89) | 6.21(0.97) | .001 |
| U1.17 | Body Interact allowed me to bridge the learning gaps in the teaching process | 6.06(1.05) | 6.22(0.94) | 5.92(1.11) | 0.001 |
| U1.18 | Body Interact helped me to bridge the learning gaps in my own learning | 6.08(1.06) | 6.25(0.95) | 5.92(1.14) | 0.001 |
| U1.19 | Body Interact provided real feedback on my learning | 6.12(1.07) | 6.26(0.98) | 5.98(1.13) | 0.001 |
| U1.20 | Body Interact enabled me to identify individual weaknesses in my competencies | 6.16(1.06) | 6.32(0.93) | 6.01(1.14) | 0.001 |
| U1.21 | Body Interact gave me clinical experience (through simulation) | 6.12(1.08) | 6.30(0.99) | 5.96(1.14) | 0.001 |
| U1.22 | Body Interact validates the competencies I have already acquired | 6.03(1.07) | 6.19(1.04) | 5.89(1.08) | 0.001 |
| U1.23 | Body Interact helped me practice decision-making strategies | 6.19(0.99) | 6.33(0.85) | 6.06(1.08) | 0.001 |
| U1.24 | Body Interact turned clinical decision-making errors into a constructive learning process | 6.25(0.98) | 6.34(0.94) | 6.18(1.00) | 0.042 |
| U1.25 | Body Interact is an important learning tool | 6.30(1.04) | 6.50(0.91) | 6.12(1.11) | 0.001 |
| Items scored from 1 = not important in VPS training to 7 = highly important in VPS training | |||||
| U1.26 | Development of decision-making skills | 6.26(0.93) | 6.37(0.88) | 6.16(0.95) | .006 |
| U1.27 | Development of independent-learning skills | 6.22(0.91) | 6.37(0.84) | 6.09(0.96) | .001 |
| U1.28 | Simulation training | 6.32(1.00) | 6.47(0.89) | 6.18(1.07) | .001 |
| U1.29 | Organization of reasoning and critical thinking | 6.30(0.92) | 6.44(0.84) | 6.19(0.97) | .001 |
| U1.30 | Constructive feedback | 6.27(0.97) | 6.46(0.84) | 6,10(1,06) | .001 |
| U1.31 | Ability to repeat clinical cases | 6.31(0.95) | 6.35(0.95) | 6,26(0,94) | .230 |
| U1.32 | Complexity level of health conditions and clinical cases | 6.30(0.91) | 6.40(0.84) | 6,22(0,96) | .013 |