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Table 5 Results of rounds 3–5

From: Expert opinions on the authenticity of moulage in simulation: a Delphi study

Element

R3 (%)

R4 (%)

R5 (%)

Colour

77

83 threshold met

–

Size

23

66

100 threshold met

Consistency

31

50

68

Position

85 threshold met

–

–

Depth

15

17

55

Shape

49

66

100 threshold met

The feel

62

67

44

Smell

46

41

33

Scale

54

59

67

Texture

31

59

55

Detail

85 threshold met

–

–

Sound

23

25

33

Likeness to real world

100 threshold met

–

–

Anatomically correct

93 threshold met

–

–

The moulage fits logically within the scenario

100 threshold met

–

–

The moulage is presented as a part of props/scene

84 threshold met

–

–

The moulage is at a sufficient level so as not to distract/confuse the participant

92 threshold met

–

–

Good facilitation can mitigate low realism

69

75

77

Simulation orientation can mitigate low realism

61

66

89 threshold met

The moulage is well-timed, where appropriate

92 threshold met

–

–

The moulage fits with the scenario

100 threshold met

–

–

The moulage makes use of all senses

76

66

78