Computerized Simulation Education on Physiotherapy Students’ Skills and Knowledge: A Systematic Review

Table 4

Effects of computerized simulation education on outcomes.

Outcome category	Outcomes subcategory	Effect
		Positive
		SS	EWA
Professional skills, behaviors, and knowledge’s effectiveness	Health behavior	1 (6.2%)	—
	Communication interprofessional	3 (17.7%)	3 (17.7%)
	Practical skills	3 (17.7%)	1 (6.2%)
	Personal behavior and attitudes	1 (6.2%)	1 (6.2%)
	Physical awareness	1 (6.2%)	—
	Empathy skill	2 (11.5%)	—
	Theoretical learning	1 (6.2%)	1 (6.2%)
	Major-related knowledge	2 (11.5%)	1 (6.2%)
	Interpersonal skills	2 (11.5%)	—
	Observational skills	2 (11.5%)	2 (11.5%)
	Clinical decision-making skills	1 (6.2%)	—
Physiotherapist-reported effectiveness	Learning practice change	2 (11.5%)	—
	Confidence	1 (6.2%)	—
	Physiotherapy student self-efficacy	1 (6.2%)	—
	Reducing the dependency on educators	1 (6.2%)	1 (6.2%)

SS: statistically significant; EWA: effective without arguments.