Included studies acknowledge OSS cannot fully reproduce the lived experience of people with obesity¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person · recheck by 2029: tool and model accuracy changes quickly

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Three included studies explicitly identified limitations in using OSS to represent lived experiences, noting that chronic joint stress, altered gait, psychological experiences such as stigma, and long-term self-perception cannot be fully reproduced in short-term simulations. → Steinacker Anna C. 2026

Evidence¶

Steinacker Anna C. 2026¶

Steinacker Anna C., Bischof Lukas, Herchet Daniela, Kreiss Victoria, Klingenberg Michael, Bösner Stefan. (2026). Obesity simulation suits in health professions education: a scoping review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09565-1

q2 · i? · review · r3

The review reports that three studies [16, 25, 28] acknowledged this limitation; "psychological experiences such as stigma and long-term self-perception cannot be fully reproduced in short-term simulations," and one study suggested including individuals with lived experience in future activities.

"Ruegsegger noted that chronic joint stress, altered gait, metabolic factors, and especially psychological experiences such as stigma and long-term self-perception cannot be fully reproduced in short-term simulations [28]."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Evidence on obesity simulation suits in healthcare education is limited and heterogeneous, with mixed effects on attitudes and empathy — a broader claim this one bears on
• Qualitative findings describe increased awareness of physical effort and mobility limitations and emotional responses such as discomfort — related
• No included study reported long-term follow-up, leaving durability of OSS effects unclear — related