Odyoloji̇ Alaninda Eği̇ti̇m Amaçli Bi̇r Bi̇lgi̇sayar Tabanli Si̇mülasyonun Geli̇şti̇ri̇lmesi̇: Bi̇r Pi̇lot Çalişma

Abstract

This study aims to develop a computer-based-simulation (Simulody) which presents case scenarios to enhance undergraduate audiology students' diagnostic reasoning skills. Simulody has been developed by obtaining expert opinion from four expert audiologists. The program consists of one case scenario which was computerized for the pilot study. The pilot implementation was conducted with ten senior students in the Audiology Department of Health Science Faculty at Başkent University. The participants evaluated the simulator via the Simulation User Evaluation Form. The user data was collected by recording time spent for each step and taking field-notes during the implementation as well as using the log-file-document. The Mann-Whitney-U test was used to determine the difference in completion time and time spent in each step among gender groups. No significant difference in timing was found between female and male users. Also, the groups with different computer-competency-skills did not differ in terms of time spent in each step. Moreover, the total-error-frequency was not found significantly different between male and female students. Generally, participants' response patterns (%80) showed a cyclical-trend centered upon some specific steps regarding recalling information presented in previous steps. It implies that some transitions do not work efficiently. However, participants evaluated the Simulody as a useful/practical educational tool that they can assess their theoretical and clinical skills. As a prototype, Simulody can be a useful educational tool by increasing the number of case scenarios and making necessary technical revisions.