Oyarzún-Diaz, P.; Orellana-Cortés, A.; Segura, H.; Vidal-Silva, C.; Sánchez-Ortiz, A.; Serrano-Malebrán, J. Sustainable Health Education Simulator Using Open-Source Technology. Sustainability2023, 15, 12340.
Oyarzún-Diaz, P.; Orellana-Cortés, A.; Segura, H.; Vidal-Silva, C.; Sánchez-Ortiz, A.; Serrano-Malebrán, J. Sustainable Health Education Simulator Using Open-Source Technology. Sustainability 2023, 15, 12340.
Oyarzún-Diaz, P.; Orellana-Cortés, A.; Segura, H.; Vidal-Silva, C.; Sánchez-Ortiz, A.; Serrano-Malebrán, J. Sustainable Health Education Simulator Using Open-Source Technology. Sustainability2023, 15, 12340.
Oyarzún-Diaz, P.; Orellana-Cortés, A.; Segura, H.; Vidal-Silva, C.; Sánchez-Ortiz, A.; Serrano-Malebrán, J. Sustainable Health Education Simulator Using Open-Source Technology. Sustainability 2023, 15, 12340.
Abstract
The information society has transformed human life. Technology is almost everywhere, including health and education. For example, years ago, speech and language therapy students required a long time and high-cost equipment to develop healthcare of the auditory and vestibular systems competencies. The high cost of the equipment permitted its practical use only in classes, hindering students’ autonomy in developing those competencies. That situation was a real issue, even more in times of pandemic where online education was essential. This article describes SAEF, an open-source software simulator for autonomously developing procedural audiology therapy competencies, user acceptance, and the validity of experiments and results. SAEF delivers immediate feedback and performance results. Obtained results permit validating students’ and educators’ acceptability of SAEF in audiology therapy education. Obtained results invite authors to continue developing simulator software solutions in other health education contexts. SAEF was developed using open-source technology to facilitate its accessibility, classification, and sustainability.
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