Social distancing simulation during the COVID-19 health crisis

Lang, Brennan Connor; Cashin, Melissa; Thorp, Kristin; Barrick, Tara; Walker, Dionne; Leong-Kee, Susan

doi:10.1136/bmjstel-2020-000674

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“…Some studies believe that social distancing cuts off the transmission path of the virus, thereby reducing R 0 [ 23 ]. Moreover, different mathematical models and simulations have displayed a good correlation with the data showed in biomedical studies, which offered a high level of evidence for the impact of social distancing measures to contain the pandemic [ 24 , 25 ]. For example, based on simple stochastic simulations, Cano et al [ 26 ] evaluated the efficiency of social distancing measures to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Xie

Liang

Dulebenets

et al. 2020

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Social distancing is one of the most recommended policies worldwide to reduce diffusion risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on a risk management perspective, this study explores the mechanism of the risk perception effect on social distancing in order to improve individual physical distancing behavior. The data for this study were collected from 317 Chinese residents in May 2020 using an internet-based survey. A structural equation model (SEM) and hierarchical linear regression (HLR) analyses were conducted to examine all the considered research hypotheses. The results show that risk perception significantly affects perceived understanding and social distancing behaviors in a positive way. Perceived understanding has a significant positive correlation with social distancing behaviors and plays a mediating role in the relationship between risk perception and social distancing behaviors. Furthermore, safety climate positively predicts social distancing behaviors but lessens the positive correlation between risk perception and social distancing. Hence, these findings suggest effective management guidelines for successful implementation of the social distancing policies during the COVID-19 pandemic by emphasizing the critical role of risk perception, perceived understanding, and safety climate.

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confidence: 99%

The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Xie

Liang

Dulebenets

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of minimising in-person contact time alongside decreased opportunity for practice-based education means remote simulation can help minimise scheduling challenges, remove concerns regarding commuting, and allow students who cannot travel to campus an adjunct to asynchronous learning (Lang et al 2021). This simulation approach is not without challenge, and care must be taken to ensure participants engage effectively and are able to achieve the learning objectives (Table 1 provides a summary of advantages and disadvantages of RFMS).…”

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Remote-facilitated mental simulation to bridge the theory-practice divide

Corns

Thomas

2022

Journal of Paramedic Practice

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Remote simulation in education predates the COVID-19 pandemic, and its more widespread contemporary use can help inform future teaching practices. This article outlines the development of a remote-facilitated mental simulation (RFMS) delivered to second-year paramedic science students at a UK university. This was created using Sprick et al's simulation design model: preparation, briefing, simulation activity, debriefing, reflection and evaluation. Mental simulation is a teaching modality where participants mentally rehearse processes rather than practical skills. Speaking thoughts aloud helps learners to reflect on their thought processes and decision-making. While studies on remote simulation involve a facilitator viewing participants interacting with a simulation, in this study the participants were observers and the facilitator interacted with the simulation equipment. This arrangement may increase access to simulation for learners who do not have access to such facilities. Participants were engaged through group activities and psychological fidelity was maintained by providing real-time streaming of patient observations. The RFMS was evaluated positively by respondents.

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“…Several research efforts developed mathematical models that could be used to determine the infection rates of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and assess the severity as well as the large-scale spread potential of the virus based on the results of epidemiological investigation [13][14][15]. The effectiveness of social isolation and other social distance-keeping measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak have been evaluated by means of advanced simulation methods [16,17]. According to the simulation results, if over 55% of the population complied with the social distancing rules, the COVID-19 pandemic would disappear [18].…”

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An Assessment of Social Distancing Obedience Behavior during the COVID-19 Post-Epidemic Period in China: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Social distancing plays a critical role in reducing the disease diffusion risk during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic period. In order to explore the social distancing obedience behavior, a comprehensive survey was conducted in this study by collecting data from 1064 Chinese residents in January 2021 by means of a questionnaire. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and hierarchical linear regression (HLR) analyses were employed to investigate the research hypotheses considered, testing the three influencing factors of social distancing obedience behavior: public guidance, risk perception, and regulation punishment. The reliability and validity of the measurements are demonstrated. The outcomes from the conducted analyses show that the public guidance significantly affects risk perception of individuals, while risk perception imposes a positive impact on social distancing obedience behavior. Moreover, risk perception serves a mediating role in the relationship between the public guidance and social distancing obedience behavior. In addition, regulation punishment positively predicts social distancing obedience behavior and could even have a greater effect by enhancing risk perception. Hence, this study suggests that the relevant authorities and agencies implement strong social distancing policies during the COVID-19 post-pandemic period from the perspective of promoting the public guidance, risk perception, and regulation punishment.

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Social distancing simulation during the COVID-19 health crisis

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The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

The Impact of Risk Perception on Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Remote-facilitated mental simulation to bridge the theory-practice divide

An Assessment of Social Distancing Obedience Behavior during the COVID-19 Post-Epidemic Period in China: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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