The influence of a full-time, immersive simulation-based clinical placement on physiotherapy student confidence during the transition to clinical practice

Table 6 Comparison of APP scores between simulation and non-simulation students

APP grades	Simulation/non-simulation	N	Mean	SD
Overall score	Simulation students	57	3.05	0.512	t = 5.450 p < 0.001
Overall score	Non-simulation students	57	2.55	0.466	t = 5.450 p < 0.001
Professional skills	Simulation students	57	3.18	0.521	t = 5.086 p < 0.001
Professional skills	Non-simulation students	57	2.69	0.522	t = 5.086 p < 0.001
Clinical skills	Simulation students	57	2.89	0.549	t = 4.730 p < 0.001
Clinical skills	Non-simulation student	57	2.44	0.476	t = 4.730 p < 0.001

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