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Man Sum Annie Wu, Tung Wah College, Hong KongPui Yuk Grace Szeto, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong
Wai Ming Lo, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong
Siu Ching Dorothy Cheung, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong
Abstract
Classroom-based, teacher-led demonstrations are the traditional mode of practical skills education in Physiotherapy. Remote observational learning promotes personalized learning and enhances skill demonstrations. The current project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of remote observational learning in enhancing the acquisition of practical skills among physiotherapy students. Eight educational videos were created, focusing on manual skills (mobility assistance and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) and observational assessment skills (movement analysis). Demonstrations were provided from both first- and third-person perspectives, enhanced with visual annotations and voiceovers. Each video included a checklist to support skill demonstrations, and students accessed these videos for skills acquisition, mental rehearsal, and revision using personal screens or virtual reality headsets. Skill performance was evaluated using a standard performance criteria checklist, with a score of over 75% indicating acquisition. A 10-question survey was conducted to gather students’ feedback on video quality, as well as experiences and preferences regarding remote observational learning models. One hundred and six physiotherapy students recruited from two cohorts utilized at least one video, achieving skill acquisition ranging from 90% for manual skills (n = 99) to 97% for observational skills (n = 57) with personal screens. Students using virtual headsets achieved a 91% acquisition rate (n = 44). According to the survey, all responders (n = 9) agreed that remote learning effectively facilitates skill acquisition and revision. Furthermore, both first-person and third-person perspectives (77.8% vs 77.8%) were preferred in the skill demonstration. In conclusion, remote observation from multiple perspectives facilitated the acquisition of practical skills among physiotherapy students.
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