Shanthi Viswanathan, Lavanya Vijayasingham, Joanna Laurson-Doube, Amy M L Quek, Kevin Tan, Tianrong Yeo, Mya Mya Aye Seinn, Ohnmar Ohnmar, Riwanti Estiasari, Norazieda Yassin, Fu Liong Hiew, Paul M Pasco, Nghia T T Hoang, Saysavath Keosodsay, Sasitorn Siritho, Metha Apiwattanakul, Sina Ros, Brigido Simao Dias de Deus, Rabani Remli, Suhailah Abdullah, Su-Yin Lim
Multi-actor system dynamics in access to disease-modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis in Southeast Asia: A regional survey and suggestions for improvement
Multiple sclerosis and related disorders
backgroundintroduction pathology specimen reception fundamental services provided biomedical science laboratories worldwide ensure patient safety samples adequate quality send analysis prospective biomedical scientists robust knowledge processes involved acceptance criteria pathology specimen reception knowledge highlighted employers current gap biomedical science graduates therefore needs addressed within higher education settings study aimed 1 design practical session simulate key processes pathology specimen reception 2 understand biomedical science students opinions activities development transferable skills required postgraduate employment methods practical session designed based industrial requirements academic knowledge student skill sets ensure suitability qualitative information regarding participant demographics career interests acquired openanswer multiplechoice questions quantitative student feedback acquired via questionnaires utilising 5point likert scale n 77 results scenariobased practical session provided students positive learning experience 987 participants enjoying session 870 stating learned lot completing session also identified participants preferred style learning conventional higher education teaching modalities 974 stating would prefer simulated employment focussed scenarios embedded curriculum often majority participants also thought session helpful development key transferrable skills including teamworking communication confidence stratified based demographic data minimal difference cohorts majority cases participants nontraditional university entry backgrounds positive experience better transferable skill development following completion style learning experience conclusion study highlights simulationbased learning tool develop core biomedical science knowledge build student graduate capital ensure preparedness students postgraduation employment