Walking in a Patient’s Shoes: An Evaluation Study of Immersive Learning Using a Digital Training Intervention

Frontiers in Psychology

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关键词: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD);    human–;    media interaction;    immersive learning;    digital intervention;    empathy;    patient connectivity;    job role;    mixed methods;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02124

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Objectives: Evidence suggests that immersive learning increases empathy and understanding of the patient experience of illness. This study evaluated a digital training intervention ‘In Their Shoes’ which immerses participants in the experience of living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), highlighting the biopsychosocial impact. The simulation program uses a mobile application to deliver time-based tasks and challenges over 36 h, supplemented with telephone role-play and ‘kit’ items to open and use. This study investigated changes in IBD understanding and connection to patients, empathy and perception of job value in a group of pharmaceutical employees. Additionally, it explored experiences and impact of taking part in the intervention.

【 授权许可】

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