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The implementation of Mask-Ed : reflections of academic participants
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posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by Kerry Reid-SearlKerry Reid-Searl, T Levett-Jones, S Cooper, Brenda HappellThis paper profiles the findings from a study that explored the perspectives and experiences of nurse educators who implemented a novel simulation approach termed Mask-Ed. The technique involves the educator wearing a silicone mask and or body parts and transforming into a character. The premise of this approach is that the masked educator has domain specific knowledge related to the simulation scenario and can transmit this to learners in a way that is engaging, realistic, spontaneous and humanistic. Nurse educators charged with the responsibility of implementing Mask-Ed in three universities were invited to participate in the study by attending an introductory workshop, implementing the technique and then journaling their experiences, insights and perspectives over a 12 month period. The journal entries were then thematically analysed. Key themes were categorised under the headings of Preparation, Implementation and Impact; Reflexivity and Responsiveness; Student Engagement and Ownership; and Teaching and Learning. Mask-Ed is a simulation approach which allows students to interact with the ‘characters’ in humanistic ways that promote person-centred care and therapeutic communication. This simulation approach holds previously untapped potential for a range of learning experiences, however, to be effective, adequate resourcing, training, preparation and practice is required.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Volume
14Issue
5Start Page
485End Page
490Number of Pages
6eISSN
1873-5223ISSN
1471-5953Location
UKPublisher
Churchill LivingstonePublisher DOI
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Language
en-ausPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
External Author Affiliations
Learning and Teaching Education Research Centre (LTERC); Monash University; School of Nursing and Midwifery (2013- ); University of Newcastle;Era Eligible
- Yes