- Title
- The implementation of Mask-Ed: reflections of academic participants
- Creator
- Reid-Searl, Kerry; Cooper, Simon J.; Levett-Jones, Tracy; Happell, Brenda
- Date
- 2014
- Type
- Text; Journal article
- Identifier
- http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/97286
- Identifier
- vital:10230
- Identifier
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2014.05.008
- Identifier
- ISSN:1471-5953
- Abstract
- This 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. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Relation
- Nurse Education in Practice Vol. 14, no. 5 (2014), p. 485-90
- Rights
- Copyright Elsevier
- Rights
- This metadata is freely available under a CCO license
- Subject
- High fidelity simulation; Humanistic simulation; Mask-Ed simulation; Simulation; 1110 Nursing; 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
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