School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
Medical and Health Sciences; Education; Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
Professor Kerry Reid-Searl, Professor Trudy Dwyer, Professor Tracy Levett-Jones
Doctor of Philosophy
johanna.rhodes@cqumail.com

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Johanna Rhodes

Research Details

Thesis Name

What happens for educators as they assume, play and de-role as simulated patients for the purpose of learning ad teaching

Thesis Abstract

Evidence of physiological harm and personal mental health risks can occur for students and non-educators who play the role as simulated or standardised patients during simulation encounters. However, what happens for educators who, for the purpose of learning and teaching, assume, play and de-role as simulated patients is not often considered. Without an understanding of educators' experiences, it is not possible to appreciate the training, support and safety required. The aim of this study is to develop a substantive theory that explains the process by which educators experience assuming, playing, and de-roling as simulated patients for the purpose of learning and teaching. This qualitative study, guided by constructivist grounded theory methodology, will gather data using intensive semi-structured interviews from educators internationally who assume, play and de-role as simulated patients.

Why my research is important/Impacts

An insight into what happens for educators' who assume, play and de-role as simulated patients will shed light on the broader impact for educators who use simulation modalities in their teaching. The availability of the results of this study to healthcare education providers potentially will guide development of simulation policies, simulation guidelines and health professional curricula, resulting in safety for educators and their students.