A Simulation-Based Framework in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Education: Effects on Learning Satisfaction and Self-Confidence

Objective: Simulation is an important educational strategy in health education, and there are limited studies on the development and integration of simulation in undergraduate physiotherapy education. This study sought to develop a simulated scenario framework for undergraduate musculoskeletal physiotherapy education, evaluate the satisfaction of senior physiotherapy students with simulation-based education, and investigate the relationship between simulation design features, student satisfaction, and self-confidence in learning. Material and Methods: A simulated scenario framework was developed, and a 6-week education program was planned to use this framework. 50 senior physiotherapy students who took the Clinical Decision Making in Physiotherapy course and agreed to participate voluntarily were included in the study. Data on Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale, and Simulation Design Scale were collected via an online survey after the simulated scenario education. Results: The results of Self-Confidence in Learning Scale (mean score 49.54 ± 5.12) and Simulation Design Scale (mean score 83.90 ± 7.89) were found to be high. In addition, a strong positive correlation was found between the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale and the Simulation Design Scale results (r=0.74, p