Table 1 Results of the Pre-Session Questionnaire (U0)

U0.1

I am able to organize my reasoning

5.13(1.21)

5.09(1.24)

5.16(1.18)

.47

U0.2

My studies are mainly focused on theory

4.69(1.44)

5.01(1.38)

4.39(1.44)

.001

U0.3

My studies balance theoretical studies with the practical application of knowledge

5.05(1.46)

4.57(1.58)

5.49(1.19)

.001

U0.4

My learning process allows for suitable development of my communication skills

4.95(1.36)

4.62(1.51)

5.24(1.14)

.001

U0.5

My learning process allows me to build my confidence (in my knowledge and in the decision-making process)

5.06(1.41)

4.82(1.53)

5.28(1.25)

.001

U0.6

My learning process allows me to develop my skills in group management and conflict management

4.94(1.38)

4.73(1.50)

5.13(1.24)

.001

U0.7

My clinical experience is appropriate for my knowledge level

4.61(1.53)

4.29(4.90)

4.90(1.41)

.001

U0.8

My simulation experience is appropriate for my knowledge level

4.65(1.59)

4.41(4.88)

4.88(1.37)

.001

U0.9

In my course the contents are well integrated and connected with each other

5.03(1.34)

4.79(1.43)

5.26(1.20)

.001

0.10

In my course there are opportunities to apply new learning to practical clinical cases

5.18(1.36)

4.87(1.51)

5.46(1.14)

.001

U0.11

In my course we have the opportunity to participate in clinical simulations

5.25(1.64)

4.70(1.80)

5.75(1.29)

.001

U0.12

In my course there is adequate training in communication techniques

4.80(1.53)

4.34(1.67)

5.22(1.24)

.001

U0.13

In my course there is discussion/debate of clinical decisions in a controlled learning environment

5.06(1.45)

4.72(1.56)

5.37(1.26)

.001

U0.14

My course helps me build the personal confidence necessary to function as a future professional

5.04(1.45)

4.75(1.60)

5.31(1.25)

.001

U0.15

I consider the teaching methods in my course appropriate

5.04(1.42)

4.71(1.58)

5.34(1.17)

.001

Items scored from 1 = low to 7 = high

U0.16

Expectations regarding the use of a new learning tool

5.88(1.21)

6.03(1.17)

5.75(1.23)

.005

U0.17

Expectations regarding the use of a technological resource for learning

5.79(1.22)

6.05(1.14)

5.76(1.27)

.003

U0.18

Expectations regarding using Body Interact as a simulator

5.81(1.24)

6.10(1.11)

5.79(1.25)

.001

U0.19

I expect that Body Interact will help to fill in the learning gaps in the teaching process

5.82(1.21)

6.00(1.13)

5.64(1.25)

.001

U0.20

I expect that Body Interact will help to fill in the individual gaps in my current learning

5.79(1.22)

6.01(1.09)

5.58(1.29)

.001

U0.21

I expect that Body Interact will provide real feedback on my learning

5.81(1.24)

6.07(1.06)

5.59(1.35)

.001

U0.22

I expect that Body Interact will help me identify individual weaknesses in my competencies

5.89(1.16)

6.04(1.09)

5.75(1.20)

.002

U0.23

I expect that Body Interact will give me clinical experience (through simulation)

5.82(1.21)

6.00(1.16)

5.66(1.23)

.001

U0.24

I expect that Body Interact will validate the competencies I have already acquired (through simulation)

5.81(1.18)

5.97(1.12)

5.67(1.22)

.002

U0.25

I expect that Body Interact will help me practice decision-making strategies

5.90(1.09)

6.04(1.05)

5.77(1.11)

.003

U0.26

I expect that Body Interact transform clinical decision-making errors into a constructive learning process

5.97(1.13)

6.12(1.09)

5.84(1.15)

.002

U0.27

I expect that that Body Interact will become an important learning tool

5.96(1.20)

6.20(1.11)

5.75(1.24)

.001