Table 2 Results of the Post-Session Questionnaire (U1)

U1.1

I am able to organize my reasoning

5.50(1.11)

5.46(1.20)

5.54(1.01)

.39

U1.2

My studies are mainly focused on theory

4.83(1.46)

4.98(1.49)

4.69(1.42)

0.02

U1.3

My studies balance theoretical studies with the practical application of knowledge

5.28(1.34)

4.84(1.52)

5.67(0.99)

.001

U1.4

My learning process allows for suitable development of my communication skills

5.26(1.31)

5.03(1.49)

5.48(1.08)

.001

U1.5

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

5.30(1.36)

5.07(1.54)

5.51(1.14)

.001

U1.6

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

5.27(1.34)

5.14(1.51)

5.39(1.14)

.018

U1.7

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

5.40(1.25)

5.23(1.37)

5.57(1.10)

.001

U1.8

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

5.56(1.26)

5.29(1.39)

5.80(1.07)

.001

U1.9

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

5.68(1.38)

5.36(1.58)

5.97(1.09)

.001

U1.10

In my course there is adequate training in communication techniques

5.22(1.45)

4.89(1.67)

5.53(1.14)

.001

U1.11

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

5.52(1.34)

5.20(1.51)

5.81(1.07)

.001

U1.12

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

5.42(1.39)

5.18(1.59)

5.65(1.12)

.001

U1.13

I consider the teaching methods in my course appropriate

5.46(1.32)

5.19(1.49)

5.70(1.09)

.001

Items scored from 1 = low satisfaction to 7 = high satisfaction

U1.14

Satisfaction level regarding the use of Body Interact as a new learning tool

6.27(1.01)

6.37(0.89)

6.17(1.10)

.015

U1.15

Satisfaction level regarding the use of a technological resource for learning

6.28(0.99)

6.38(0.97)

6.20(1.00)

.02

U1.16

Satisfaction level regarding the use of the Body Interact simulator

6.33(0.94)

6.46(0.89)

6.21(0.97)

.001

U1.17

Body Interact allowed me to bridge the learning gaps in the teaching process

6.06(1.05)

6.22(0.94)

5.92(1.11)

0.001

U1.18

Body Interact helped me to bridge the learning gaps in my own learning

6.08(1.06)

6.25(0.95)

5.92(1.14)

0.001

U1.19

Body Interact provided real feedback on my learning

6.12(1.07)

6.26(0.98)

5.98(1.13)

0.001

U1.20

Body Interact enabled me to identify individual weaknesses in my competencies

6.16(1.06)

6.32(0.93)

6.01(1.14)

0.001

U1.21

Body Interact gave me clinical experience (through simulation)

6.12(1.08)

6.30(0.99)

5.96(1.14)

0.001

U1.22

Body Interact validates the competencies I have already acquired

6.03(1.07)

6.19(1.04)

5.89(1.08)

0.001

U1.23

Body Interact helped me practice decision-making strategies

6.19(0.99)

6.33(0.85)

6.06(1.08)

0.001

U1.24

Body Interact turned clinical decision-making errors into a constructive learning process

6.25(0.98)

6.34(0.94)

6.18(1.00)

0.042

U1.25

Body Interact is an important learning tool

6.30(1.04)

6.50(0.91)

6.12(1.11)

0.001

Items scored from 1 = not important in VPS training to 7 = highly important in VPS training

U1.26

Development of decision-making skills

6.26(0.93)

6.37(0.88)

6.16(0.95)

.006

U1.27

Development of independent-learning skills

6.22(0.91)

6.37(0.84)

6.09(0.96)

.001

U1.28

Simulation training

6.32(1.00)

6.47(0.89)

6.18(1.07)

.001

U1.29

Organization of reasoning and critical thinking

6.30(0.92)

6.44(0.84)

6.19(0.97)

.001

U1.30

Constructive feedback

6.27(0.97)

6.46(0.84)

6,10(1,06)

.001

U1.31

Ability to repeat clinical cases

6.31(0.95)

6.35(0.95)

6,26(0,94)

.230

U1.32

Complexity level of health conditions and clinical cases

6.30(0.91)

6.40(0.84)

6,22(0,96)

.013