IMMERSIVE SIMULATION TRAINING - REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING OF COMPLEX OLDER ADULTS

Sep 28, 2026

Immersive simulation training using Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) was evaluated in a pilot study to enhance nurse practitioner (NP) students’ perceptions and skills for value-based geriatric care. Eight NP students completed a 10-day immersion, reporting daily vitals through secure RPM devices and simulating medication adherence to experience complexity of chronic regimens. Pre- and post-perceptions were measured with a 5-point Likert scale and analyzed using Wilcoxon and paired t-tests. Results showed a significant reduction in perceived RPM cost burden, while other perceptions showed no significant changes; qualitative themes highlighted improved understanding, better technology navigation challenges, and support for interprofessional collaboration.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Pilot Study Design

RPM Devices and Immersion Simulation

Measures and Data Analysis

Results and Thematic Findings

Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2 1237 simulation training enhances NP students’ understanding of geriatric care complexities, critical for value-based care. Interprofessional educators and clinicians can leverage such training to improve chronic disease management, emphasizing simplified regimens and team-based approaches to enhance patient outcomes. Abstract citation ID: igaf122.4135 IMMERSIVE SIMULATION TRAINING: REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING OF COMPLEX OLDER ADULTS David Picella, Sanggon Nam, and Lowell Renold, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, United States In value-based geriatric care, building practical skills in managing chronic conditions is vital. This pilot study assesses animmersive training program using Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to enhance nurse practitioner (NP) students’ perceptionsand skills. Eight NP students participated in a 10-day immersion simulation, embodying the patient experience by using RPM devices (blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, weight scales, pulse oximeters) to report daily vitals via a secure portal. They also simulated medication adherence to experience challenges of managing complex regimens, through hands-on patient role immersion. Pre- and post-perceptions were measured on a 5-point Likert scale, analyzed via Wilcoxon Signed-Rank and Paired Samples T-Tests. Qualitative responses were thematically analyzed for discoveries, perspective changes, and therapeutic challenges. Quantitative findings showed a significant decrease in perceived RPM cost burden (Wilcoxon p = 0.046; T-Test p = 0.033; Pre-Mean=3.38, Post-Mean=2.88), with no significant shifts in RPM’s importance, liability, time consumption, feasibility, or medication ease (p >0.05). Qualitatively, themes emerged around heightened understanding of older adults’ daily struggles with technology, adherence, and complex regimens; appreciation for RPM in averting hospitalizations; and calls for interprofessional collaboration. This pilot demonstrates that RPM

FAQs

What was the purpose of the immersive simulation training program in this pilot study?

To assess whether immersive simulation training using Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) could improve nurse practitioner (NP) students’ perceptions and skills for complex geriatric care.

How did the NP students participate in the study?

Eight NP students took part in a 10-day immersion simulation, using RPM devices (blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, weight scales, and pulse oximeters) to report daily vitals via a secure portal.

What were the key quantitative results regarding student perceptions of RPM?

Perceived RPM cost burden decreased significantly after training, while no significant shifts were found for RPM’s importance, liability, time consumption, feasibility, or medication ease.

Sep 28, 2026

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