Tyler B Becker, Vanessa N Cardino, James Lucas, Jenifer I Fenton
Teaching critical thinking in nutritional sciences: a model course and assignments
Advances in physiology education
increasing pressure placement capacity allied health students need novel creative means students develop foundational skills prepare practicebased learning opportunities arisen study aimed explore experiences domestic international firstyear students completing preclinical preparation programs contrasting inperson simulation online options contribute best practice evidence program design delivery firstyear students physiotherapy podiatry occupational therapy selfselected either oneweeklong inperson simulation program online preparation placement program integrative mixedmethods approach employed qualitative findings student focus groups analyzed reflexive thematic analysis complemented quantitative prepost questionnaires examined patterns findings 53 student participants study simulation n 29 online n 24 selfselecting international students disproportionately opted simulation program older students disproportionately selected online program students appeared benefit simulation program online program alignment focus group findings quantitative questionnaire data inperson simulation allowed students apply learning practice patient communication simulation students reported asubsequent increase confidence although seemed particularly marked international students contrast online program effective developing students clinical reasoning proficiency documentation programs faced minor challenges student perceived relevance skill development online inperson simulation preparation programs perceived enhance readiness foundational skills development novice allied health students practical nature simulation generating advantageous findings study provides useful information benefits challenges types delivery foundational skills development andor clinical preparation allied health students