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Thomas Cochrane
Auckland University of Technology
@thomcochrane

Todd Stretton
Auckland University of Technology
@ToddStretton

Stephen Aiello
Auckland University of Technology
@aiello_stephen

Sally Britnell
Auckland University of Technology
@Srgurr

Duncan Christie
Auckland University of Technology
@_Dhristie

Stuart Cook
Auckland University of Technology
@drivercook

Vickel Narayan
Auckland University ion Technology
@vnarayan

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Abstract

In this short paper, we introduce a conceptual framework that is under development to create virtual educational environments to simulate collaborative health team experiences. Building on our work of developing virtual environments for authentic Paramedicine education scenarios, we are extending the concept across the seven health disciplines at the university, beginning initially with a prototype involving three health discipline teams: Paramedicine, Nursing, and Physiotherapy. Using a design based research methodology we are developing prototypes of immersive simulated environments to simulate the real-world interaction between these three health teams for our students. We leverage a low cost mobile BYOD approach enabling rapid prototyping and development of these scenarios. Through the development of virtual reality (VR) simulations we are exploring authentic interprofessional handover experiences for our students in the disciplines of Paramedicine, Nursing, and Physiotherapy. Students from each health team will be able to authentically explore and critique the critical elements of the experience of a patient through the virtual handover of the same case scenario between these three teams.

About the authors

Thomas Cochrane

Dr Thomas Cochrane is an academic advisor and senior lecturer in educational technology, the Centre for Learning And Teaching, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. Thomas is the coordinator of the Ascilite mobile learning special interest group, and a mobile learning researcher/practitioner. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0192-6118

Todd Stretton

Todd Stretton is a lecturer in Physiotherapy at Auckland University of Technology.

Stephen Aiello

Stephen Aiello is a lecturer in Paramedicine at Auckland University of Technology.

Sally Britnell

Sally Britnell is a lecturer in Nursing at Auckland University of Technology.

Duncan Christie

Duncan Christie is a lecturer in Paramedicine at Auckland University of Technology.

Stuart Cook

Stuart Cook is a lecturer in Paramedicine at Auckland University of Technology.

Vickel Narayan

Vickel Narayan is a Learning and Teaching Consultant at the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CfLAT) at the Auckland University of Technology.
PhD (Murdoch), MComp, PGDComp, GDHE, BSc (Comp Sc & Info Sys)
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6833-706X