The student perspective of a research-informed teaching activity using simulation

Higgins, Robert; Kaushik, Chanchal; Szczepura​, Katy

Abstract

Background: The opening of the new £3 million Centre for Medical Imaging within the University offered a novel opportunity for students to design a survey tool and collect data that compared the two new X-ray imaging rooms – one that has been designed to be dementia friendly and one that is a ‘standard’ room design whilst wearing equipment to simulate what a person living with dementia might experience in each room.

This presentation reports findings following the evaluation of the student reaction and self-efficacy with this Research-informed teaching and simulation activity.

Method: A two-phase mixed-method study was used to explore the perceptions and experiences of a level 5 (year 2) cohort:

Phase 1: Online 6-point Likert scale survey with free-text comments

Phase 2: Asynchronous online focus group online focus group was used to collect student feedback.

The New World Kirkpatrick Model formed the theoretical framework to evaluate the student experience.

Results: 27 out of 71 students completed the survey with 7 students participating with the online focus group.

Discussion: Overall student reaction was very positive with students strongly agreeing that they felt the outcomes had enhanced their knowledge of research, developed their self-efficacy with research skills and learning outcomes.​ The use of simulation and being able to undertake the research as a group was also identified as a key element to the positive student experience and outcomes. The research topic was also seen as relevant to their professional practice linked to person centered dementia care.​

Citation

Higgins, R., Kaushik, C., & Szczepura​, K. (2024, June). The student perspective of a research-informed teaching activity using simulation. Presented at United Kingdom Imaging and Oncology Congress 2024, Liverpool

• Presentation Conference Type: Speech
• Conference Name: United Kingdom Imaging and Oncology Congress 2024
• Conference Location: Liverpool
• Start Date: Jun 10, 2024
• End Date: Jun 12, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jun 14, 2024
• Keywords: Dementia, Radiography, Mixed Methods
• Publisher URL: https://www.ukas.com/resources/events/ukio-conference/