Acting for Health: Effective actor preparation for healthcare simulations

Jo Loth; Patrea R Andersen; Patrick Mitchell

doi:10.1386/atr.3.3.285_1

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Acting for Health: Effective actor preparation for healthcare simulations

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Acting for Health: Effective actor preparation for healthcare simulations

Jo Loth, Patrea R Andersen and Patrick Mitchell

Applied Theatre Research, Vol.3(3), pp.285-296

2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1386/atr.3.3.285_1

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Abstract

Performing Arts and Creative Writing

Specialist Studies in Education

Cultural Studies

simulated patients

standardized patients

actor training

facilitation

This article provides a summary of the current literature (1975 - 2015) on the subject of effective 'simulated patient' training with a focus on developing best practice for actor preparation for simulated patient work. There has been a great deal written on the efficacy of simulation in health care and the importance of training for actors in simulation learning is acknowledged by a range of academics. This paper discusses the theatrical and performative contexts of simulated patients and the training needs for actors. It concludes that actors must be acutely aware of the educational needs of the students, and the importance of maintaining a controlled and equitable learning environment. Understandings from this literature review are currently informing the project Acting 4 Health in which drama students are trained as simulated patients for learning events in Nursing at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

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Title: Acting for Health: Effective actor preparation for healthcare simulations
Authors: Jo Loth (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Patrea R Andersen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Patrick Mitchell (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: Applied Theatre Research, Vol.3(3), pp.285-296
Publisher: Intellect Ltd.
Date published: 2015
DOI: 10.1386/atr.3.3.285_1
ISSN: 2049-3010
Copyright note: Copyright © 2015 The Author. The author's accepted version is reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy. The final version is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/atr.3.3.285_1
Organisation Unit: School of Business and Creative Industries; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; Engage Research Lab
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449347302621
Output Type: Journal article

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