Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes

Fatma Ayvat; Gülşah Sütçü Uçmak; Özge Onursal Kılınç; Mert Doğan; Ender Ayvat; Muhammed Kılınç; Özlem Ülger; Sibel Aksu Yıldırım

Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of simulation-based training on physiotherapy students’ academic performance, satisfaction, self-confidence, motivation, and perceptions of the quality of educational practices in neurological physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Method: Third-year students enrolled in the Neurological Rehabilitation course were assigned to either a simulation group or a control group. The simulation group received simulation-supported training using models and mannequins, whereas the control group underwent traditional instruction with practical demonstrations performed on students. Academic performance was evaluated in both groups using a rubric-based assessment form. Students’ perceptions of simulation-supported education were assessed with the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale (SSSCLS) and the Educational Practices Questionnaire (EPQ). Results: No significant difference was observed between the groups in the Collaboration subscale of the EPQ (p=0.373). However, scores for the Active Learning (p=0.001), Diverse Ways of Learning (p<0.001), and High Expectations (p<0.001), subscales, as well as the total score (p<0.001), were significantly higher in the simulation group. Similarly, in the SSSCLS, the simulation group achieved significantly higher scores in both subscales (p=0.001) and the total score (p<0.001). Academic performance scores were also significantly higher in the simulation group (p=0.001). Discussion: The results demonstrate that simulation-based education substantially improves physiotherapy students’ academic performance, satisfaction, and self-confidence. These findings underscore the value of integrating simulation more extensively into physiotherapy curricula and highlight the need for structured faculty development programs to optimize its pedagogical impact.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physiotherapy

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Fatma Ayvat ^*
0000-0001-5692-4497
Türkiye

Gülşah Sütçü Uçmak
0000-0002-8457-7477
Türkiye

Özge Onursal Kılınç
0000-0003-1885-6942
Türkiye

Mert Doğan
0000-0001-7990-3365
Türkiye

Ender Ayvat
0000-0002-7111-6495
Türkiye

Muhammed Kılınç
0000-0001-6227-2085
Türkiye

Özlem Ülger
0000-0002-3908-223X
Türkiye

Sibel Aksu Yıldırım
0000-0002-7276-788X
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 10, 2025

Submission Date

August 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 5, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 3 Number: 3

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https://izlik.org/JA65CH64HZ

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APA

Ayvat, F., Sütçü Uçmak, G., Onursal Kılınç, Ö., Doğan, M., Ayvat, E., Kılınç, M., Ülger, Ö., & Aksu Yıldırım, S. (2025). Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes. Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty, 3(3), 134-139. https://izlik.org/JA65CH64HZ

AMA

1.Ayvat F, Sütçü Uçmak G, Onursal Kılınç Ö, et al. Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes. JHUPTR. 2025;3(3):134-139. https://izlik.org/JA65CH64HZ

Chicago

Ayvat, Fatma, Gülşah Sütçü Uçmak, Özge Onursal Kılınç, et al. 2025. “Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes”. Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty 3 (3): 134-39. https://izlik.org/JA65CH64HZ.

EndNote

Ayvat F, Sütçü Uçmak G, Onursal Kılınç Ö, Doğan M, Ayvat E, Kılınç M, Ülger Ö, Aksu Yıldırım S (September 1, 2025) Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes. Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty 3 3 134–139.

IEEE

[1]F. Ayvat et al., “Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes”, JHUPTR, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 134–139, Sept. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA65CH64HZ

ISNAD

Ayvat, Fatma - Sütçü Uçmak, Gülşah - Onursal Kılınç, Özge - Doğan, Mert - Ayvat, Ender - Kılınç, Muhammed - Ülger, Özlem - Aksu Yıldırım, Sibel. “Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes”. Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty 3/3 (September 1, 2025): 134-139. https://izlik.org/JA65CH64HZ.

JAMA

1.Ayvat F, Sütçü Uçmak G, Onursal Kılınç Ö, Doğan M, Ayvat E, Kılınç M, Ülger Ö, Aksu Yıldırım S. Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes. JHUPTR. 2025;3:134–139.

MLA

Ayvat, Fatma, et al. “Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes”. Journal of Hacettepe University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Faculty, vol. 3, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 134-9, https://izlik.org/JA65CH64HZ.

Vancouver

1.Fatma Ayvat, Gülşah Sütçü Uçmak, Özge Onursal Kılınç, Mert Doğan, Ender Ayvat, Muhammed Kılınç, Özlem Ülger, Sibel Aksu Yıldırım. Enhancing Physiotherapy Education Through Simulation: Academic, Psychological, and Motivational Outcomes. JHUPTR [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 1;3(3):134-9. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA65CH64HZ