Evaluating the Impact of an Interprofessional Poverty Virtual Simulation Game

Brittney A Meyer; Alyssa R Zweifel

doi:10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001361

Evaluating the Impact of an Interprofessional Poverty Virtual Simulation Game

Nurs Educ Perspect. 2024 Dec 20. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001361. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Brittney A Meyer¹, Alyssa R Zweifel

Affiliation

¹ About the Authors Brittney A. Meyer, PharmD, is professor of Pharmacy Practice, South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Brookings, South Dakota. Alyssa R. Zweifel, PhD, RN, CNE, is assistant professor and director, Health Care Simulation Center, South Dakota State University College of Nursing. The authors thank Dr. Gemechis Djira and Margaret F. Germundson for assisting with statistical analysis for this research. For more information, contact Dr. Meyer at [email protected].

PMID: 39700344
DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001361

Abstract

The aim of the study was to compare the impact of a virtual simulation game to a poverty live interactive simulation with regard to perceptions of poverty. An interprofessional sample of pharmacy and nursing students completed pre/post surveys with 13 questions (total possible score: 39); the 395 responses were analyzed using a two-way analysis of variance and descriptive statistics. The virtual group had a score improvement of 3.17 points; the live simulation group improved by 3.52 points (both statistically significant). Both experiences positively impacted students and provided similar impact. Consideration of resources can determine the best modality for future use.