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The research aims to assess the impact of forum theatre as an educational tool in medical training.

April 26, 2026BJPsych Bulletin0 citationsOpen Access

Shining the spotlight on lived experience: study exploring the value of forum theatre in medical education

SDSian DaviesBirmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust AMAhmad Kamaleldeen Abdou MohamedBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust RBRoshni BahriBirmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Key Points

The research aims to assess the impact of forum theatre as an educational tool in medical training.
Utilized forum theatre as a teaching intervention
Evaluated students' learning experiences
Focused on transformative learning outcomes
Increased engagement and empathy among medical students
Participants reported improved understanding of patient experiences
Transformation in learning perspectives observed among students

Abstract

The study highlights an innovative intervention that champions transformative learning, an aspect that is often overlooked in traditional medical education.

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