Creating sensory-rich experiences to convey qualitative research messages: using 360-degree video as part of an experiential relationship-based practice learning design

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Figure 1. Social workers using 360-degree video headsets.

Table 1. RIVRT - Context of training materials.

Module title	Time period and stage
1. Assessment in RBP	Week 1 - The beginning
2. Developing a Plan in RBP	Week 4 - The process of developing the plan
3. Updating a Plan in RBP	Month 3 - Core Group Meeting before the first Review Child Protection Conference
4. Supervision in RBP	Month 4 - Louisa in Supervision with Andrea
5. Direct Work in RBP	Month 6 - Louisa engaging in direct work
6. Reviewing the Plan in RBP	Month 8 - second Review Child Protection Conference
7. Endings in RBP	Month 11 - reflections

Table 2. Module 5 - direct work in RBP - month 6 - learning design.

Step	Activity	Resource(s)
Introduction
1.	Module introduction and learning material links to the ORP. Introduction to where in the timeline Louisa is with the Harris family (e. g. Month 6). Note to trainees to raise any well-being concerns related to the storyline and approach trainers if headsets cause motion sickness, migraines etc.	PowerPoint.
2.	Introduction to Barrier section of module. Reminder of basic details of Harris family members. Set context of the scenes the social workers will view (location, and other pre-scene information).	PowerPoint.
3.	Outline learning aims and objectives (related to the ORP).	PowerPoint.
Barrier version
4.	Outline questions (drawn from the ORP) for the trainees on Direct Work to think about as they undertake the next steps.	PowerPoint.
5.	Watch 2d Barrier film (3-min 3-seconds) where Ranjit discusses with Louisa (pre-session) her thoughts about direct work with parents.	PowerPoint. 2d film(s).
6.	Put on headsets and watch 360-degree Barrier film (3-min 7-seconds) of direct work in sync with other learners in group.	360-degree headset.
7.	Take off headsets and watch Louisa’s reflections on the activity − 2d Barrier film (1-min 53-seconds).	PowerPoint. 2d film(s).
8.	Social workers individually write down responses to questions posed in step 4 (handouts to record thoughts created specifically per module).	PowerPoint. Handouts.
Enabler version
9.	Same as step 4 above	PowerPoint.
10.	Watch 2d Enabler film (4-min 24-seconds) where Ranjit discusses with Louisa (pre-session) her thoughts about direct work with parents.	PowerPoint. 2d film(s).
11.	Put on headsets and watch 360-degree Enabler film (6-min 37-seconds) of direct work in sync with other learners in group.	360-degree headset.
12.	Take off headsets and watch Louisa’s reflections on the activity − 2d Enabler film (3-min 34-seconds).	PowerPoint. 2d film(s).
13.	Same as step 8 above	PowerPoint. Handouts.
Discussion and future changes
14.	As a group social workers share and discuss their barrier and enabler responses and learning. Trainers draw on ORP findings during discussions to encourage links between the research messages and future practice (using a ‘Training the Trainer’ guide). These discussions also contain opportunities for critical discussion about the ORP findings and their potential uses in practice. Then collectively discuss and share at least 3 to 4 pledges they will take from these discussions into supervision and practice to improve their RBP. End with a reminder of how the learning materials relate to the ORP.	PowerPoint. Handouts. Discussion with colleagues and trainers. Pledges document.

In some modules additional voiceovers from Alarna and 2d and 360-degree videos of John and Fiona giving their thoughts on current circumstances were also provided in steps 5, 6, 7 (Barrier) and 10, 11, 12 (Enabler) versions.

Table 3. Presence.

Presence questions – Ranked: 1 = strongly disagree -> 10 = strongly agree	Mean score
The headset was responsive to the actions I initiated	9.43
The 360-video environment allowed me to feel as if I was ‘present’ in the scene	8.61
I was able to easily look around the scenes in the 360-films	8.52
I was able to look and examine the different features of the scenes freely	9.34
The visual display quality distracted me from concentrating on what was going on	3.65
The audio quality distracted me from concentrating on what was going on	2.86
I felt stimulated by the scenes	8.52
I became so involved in the scenes that I was not aware of things happening around me outside the headset.	8.28
I started to lose concentration while I was in the 360-degree film environment.	2.62
The following immersion questions were ranked using the text in bold below.
I found this 360-degree film environment: Please rank: 1 = Amateurish -> 10 = Professional	8.04
I found the 360-degree films: Please rank: 1 = Unrealistic -> 10 = Realistic	8

Table 4. Emotion.

Emotion questions – Ranked: 1 = strongly disagree -> 10 = strongly agree	Mean score
I could empathise with the social worker in the 360-degree films.	9
I could empathise with the manager in the 360-degree films.	8.67
I could empathise with the members of the family (service users) in the 360-degree films.	9.52
I felt worried by something happening in the 360-degree film.	4.81
I enjoyed being in the 360-degree film environments.	7.48
At times I felt tense whilst in the 360-degree film environments.	8.48
At times I felt nervous whilst watching the 360-degree film scenes.	3.3
When I recognised good relationship-based practice it gave me a rush.	7.14

Table 5. Experience consequence.

Experience consequence questions – Ranked: 1 = strongly disagree -> 10 = strongly agree	Mean score
I suffered from fatigue during my interaction with the 360-degree film environment.	3.90
I suffered from headaches during my interaction with the 360-degree film environment.	2.38
I suffered from eyestrain during my interaction with the 360-degree film environment.	3.08
I suffered from nausea during my interaction with the 360-degree film environment.	2.19

Table 6. Usability.

Usability questions – Ranked: 1 = strongly disagree -> 10 = strongly agree	Mean score
I thought the headset was easy to use.	8.38
I worried whether I could cope with all the instructions given to me.	2.4
I felt confident using the headset controls.	8.57
I felt confident selecting the films.	9.05
If I use the 360-degree films again, I will find them easy to use.	8.62
The following usability questions were ranked using the text in bold below.
Personally, I would say the 360-degree film environment is: Please rank: 1 = Confusing -> 10 = Clear	7.48
I found the duration of the films to be: Please rank: 1 = Too short -> 5 = Just right -> 10 = Too long	5.76