CLASSIE teaching – using virtual reality to incorporate medical ethics into clinical decision making

• DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02217-y
• Publication Date: 2020-09-23T10:03:09Z
• Authors: Adrienne Torda
• Keywords: Student Engagement; Clinical Practice

Abstract Background Teaching medical ethics (ME) in the clinical environment is often difficult, uncalibrated and students get variable exposure to skilled educators. Explicit discussion of ethical dimensions patient management neglected, as teachers may feel inadequately do this. Methods We developed a suite online modules. Each consisted scenario filmed using virtual reality (VR) technology, linked an adaptive, interactive, tutorial which explicitly discussed relevant issues guidelines. These were embedded placements encourage transfer knowledge from these modules skill competency. conducted pilot study evaluate examined student engagement, gains (self-perceived measured) user experience. also reviewed reflections assess incorporation into learning development students. Results Engagement self-perceived extremely high. Students found realistic, interesting helpful. The measured (module exit quiz) moderate. User experience was positive overall, although intolerant any technical glitches. There mixed feedback on whether VR aspect scenarios added value. Student showed high level practice evidence (level 3 Kirkpatrick model evaluation) over ¾ Conclusions This that use combined with interactive resulted demonstrable high-level engagement application. It standardised ensured high-quality educational deliverables years education. technology can be adapted for many areas curricula where we need ensure delivery well calibrated, quality, at scale