Table 3 Exploratory factor analysis of the questionnaire items

I felt part of the team

0.707

2. The faculty member(s) interacted well with me

0.864

3. Being observed did not intimidate me *

0.857

4. I felt I was able to act as independently as I wanted to

0.497

5. I felt adequately supported by the faculty member(s)

0.853

6. I felt that the scenario was realistic *

0.807

7. I understood the purpose of the scenario

0.445

8. It did not require a lot of mental effort to play my role in the scenario*

0.779

9. I was not distracted by non-relevant objects and events during the scenario

0.641

*10. I was focused on being involved in the scenario

532

11. I feel comfortable learning this way

0.774

12. I feel confident managing a similar case in the future

0.720