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Effectiveness of Role Play in Teaching Neurological History Taking to First-Year Physiotherapy Students

Author(s) Dr Pratibha Satish Salkar, Dr. Loveleen Waghule, Dr. Medha V Deo
Country India
Abstract Background- Accurate diagnosis, efficient patient care, and the development of solid doctor-patient relationships all depend on the ability to take a patient's history. It is typically taught through lectures, which might hinder student participation and prevent the development of critical communication abilities. By encouraging active, student-centered learning through simulated scenarios, this study sought to assess the efficacy of role-play as a teaching technique for obtaining histories among first-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students, particularly in neurological cases.
Methodology - This study was conducted at our college, involving-first year and second year students. The experimental group (first-year students) engaged in structured role-play, while the control group (second-year students) received traditional lecture-based instruction. Vertical and horizontal teaching approaches were integrated into the role-play design, progressively building foundational concepts while allowing interdisciplinary knowledge application.
Results - Results showed that the role-play group achieved an average score of 16.07/20, compared to 13.87/20 on MCQ test in the control group. First-year students reported enhanced confidence, improved communication skills, and a better understanding of history-taking processes.
Feedback from the experimental group highlighted the checklist-guided structure of role-play, which students found valuable for developing professionalism, empathy, and analytical skills essential in neurological cases. In contrast, the control group demonstrated a solid grasp of theoretical knowledge but displayed less confidence and lower practical application skills.
Conclusion -These findings support the integration of role-play into physiotherapy education as a transformative approach that enhances learning and prepares students for real-world clinical practice.
Keywords Role-play, history taking, clinical education, physiotherapy, communication skills, neurological conditions, vertical learning, horizontal learning.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-07
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50290
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9s9g2
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