Simulated interviews 3.0: virtual humans to train abilities of diagnosis--usability assessment

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2011:167:165-9.

Abstract

Diagnostic interviews in Psychology require the mastery of several skills and abilities that are required and need to be trained. The purpose of this study was to develop a virtual environment that simulates a situation where trainees can interact with virtual patients. The usability of the application was assessed. Results suggested that simulated interviews are a friendly and motivating tool to train diagnostic abilities in psychology students.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Computer Simulation*
  • Computer-Assisted Instruction / methods*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic / methods*
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Software Design
  • User-Computer Interface*