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Leawood, Kan. (Aug 23, 2021) — Role-play simulations using virtual humans prep students for real life and measurably improve their social, emotional, and physical health.

In a recent article, ATI Nursing Education explained how simulation role-play gives nursing students an edge when it comes to real-life clinical situations.

Referencing various sources on the topic, the article describes how a behavior-change model drives simulations by drawing on components of game mechanics and virtual human simulation technology. The article further describes how simulations integrate evidence-based instructional-design components and principles of social-cognitive theory and neuroscience.

Read the in-depth article here.

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