A pilot feasibility study of virtual patient simulation to enhance social work students' brief mental health assessment skills. (20th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Washburn, Micki; Bordnick, Patrick; Rizzo, Albert "Skip"
• Is Part Of: Social work in health care. Volume 55:Number 9(2016)
• Page Start: 675
• Page End: 693
• Publication Date: 2016-10-20
• Subjects: Integrated care -- simulations -- technology training -- virtual patients -- virtual worlds; Medical social work -- Periodicals; 362.10425
• DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2016.1210715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0098-1389

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study presents preliminary feasibility and acceptability data on the use of virtual patient (VP) simulations to develop brief assessment skills within an interdisciplinary care setting. Results support the acceptability of technology-enhanced simulations and offer preliminary evidence for an association between engagement in VP practice simulations and improvements in diagnostic accuracy and clinical interviewing skills. Recommendations and next steps for research on technology-enhanced simulations within social work are discussed.