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Infusion therapy: a multifaceted approach to teaching in nursing
1Select Specialty Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio, USA. janh8761@ohiohills.com
Summary
This study introduces a blended learning approach for infusion therapy training, combining traditional methods with virtual reality. Incorporating virtual reality enhances students' success rates in initiating infusion therapy on their first attempt.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- Infusion therapy requires specialized skills for safe patient care.
- Traditional teaching methods for infusion therapy may not fully prepare all students.
- Integrating innovative technologies can enhance skill acquisition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a multifaceted instructional method for infusion therapy.
- To assess the impact of virtual reality (VR) on learning infusion therapy skills.
- To determine if a blended approach improves student preparedness and success.
Main Methods:
- A combination of traditional mannequin arms, virtual reality (VR) simulation, text-based learning, and laboratory demonstrations was used.
- Students engaged with both hands-on and virtual reality components.
- The study tracked student success rates in initiating infusion therapy.
Main Results:
- Increased use of the VR system correlated with a higher probability of student success on the first attempt.
- The blended learning approach, incorporating VR, complemented traditional methods.
- Students demonstrated improved preparedness for initiating infusion therapy.
Conclusions:
- A multifaceted instructional method, including VR, effectively enhances infusion therapy training.
- Virtual reality simulation improves the likelihood of first-attempt success in initiating infusion therapy.
- This blended approach better meets diverse student learning needs and preferences.