Abstract
Social integration may be divided into three categories: absorption of newcomers, merging of two or more groups and increased group cohesion. This essay presents four case studies which layer pertinent conceptual frameworks to explore how four immersive simulation programmes might influence social integration: the refugee doctors’ programme, an interprofessional programme for trainee pharmacists and medical students, an internal medicine trainee bootcamp and an in situ simulation programme for primary care. It describes some of the features of immersive simulation that may be linked to improved social integration, such as attention to psychological safety, flattening of hierarchy, co-experience of positive affect, cultural compression, social learning and constructive alignment of intended learning outcomes. It is hoped that by presenting these theoretical concepts and making the links explicit, this essay may inspire further research targeting the potential for immersive simulation to both explore and enact social integration.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | International Journal of Healthcare Simulation |
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| Publication status | Published - 20 May 2023 |
