Table 10 The coherence and discrepancy in the data sets

Use of the available learning activities

3)^a Using the full potential of the virtual patients is important

4) A flexible teaching and learning approach strengthens professional knowledge

3)^b The need for new pedagogical and technological competence

Perceived confidence in using B-PAS in future patient encounters

2) Caring facilitation contributes to building confidence

3) Using the full potential of the virtual patients is important

1) The responsibility for facilitating reflection to stimulate integration between professional knowledge and clinical skills

Learning experiences from the virtual patient encounters

1) Exploration of professional knowledge fosters the development of clinical reasoning skills

2) Caring facilitation contributes to building confidence

3) Using the full potential of the virtual patients is important

4) A flexible teaching and learning approach strengthens professional knowledge

1) The responsibility for facilitating reflection to stimulate integration between professional knowledge and clinical skills

2) Promoting students’ preparedness for future patient encounters

Importance of the academic assignments in the RCC for students’ learning

1) Exploration of professional knowledge fosters the development of clinical reasoning skills

3) The need for new pedagogical and technological competence

3) The need for new pedagogical and technological competence