But really, aside from these nice side benefits, the whole thing is a boondoggle, at least it is for us.
Therapeutic Recreation involves a process, which uses recreation activities to habilitate or rehabilitate functional abilities, which contribute to behavioral change. The process involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Simulation is a powerful educational tool for rehabilitation students and providers to gain cultural competence. Participants in simulation consistently rank their satisfaction extremely high for the ability to implementing learning experiences into clinical practice. Planning and practice is key to achieve outcomes.