Virtual world interview skills training for students studying health professions

Authors

Andrew J. Campbell, University of Sydney
Krestina L. Amon, University of Sydney
Melanie Nguyen, Whitby Mental Health Centre
Steven Cumming, University of Sydney
Hugh Selby, Australian National University
Michell Lincoln, University of Sydney
Victoria M. Neville, University of WollongongFollow
Navjot Bhullar, University of New EnglandFollow
Lynne E. Magor-Blatch, University of CanberraFollow
Lisa Oxman, University of Canberra
Toni Green, University of Canberra
Amanda George, University of Canberra
Andrew Gonczi, University of Sydney

RIS ID

100836

Publication Details

Campbell, A. j., Amon, K. L., Nguyen, M., Cumming, S., Selby, H., Lincoln, M., Neville, V., Bhullar, N., Magor-Blatch, L., Oxman, L., Green, T., George, A. & Gonczi, A. (2015). Virtual world interview skills training for students studying health professions. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 33 (2), 156-171.

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of a health professional virtual world interview skills trainer (IST), in comparison to classroom training via interview role-plays with peers. Students of psychology, physiotherapy, and general health science learned interviewing skills through role-play and virtual world training. Students were randomly allocated to a role-play-first, or IST-first condition. Interviewing self-efficacy was measured at baseline and after each of the learning experiences. In total, 72 students completed all surveys. Students' reported an increase in interviewing self-efficacy significantly after the IST experience than after role-play.