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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Health Informatics
Virtual Reality Applications

Background:

Developing effective interview skills for sensitive health topics is crucial for nursing students.
Traditional training methods may not adequately prepare students for complex patient interactions.
Virtual environments offer a novel platform for skills development.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the use of the Second Life (SL) virtual environment for training nursing students in subjective assessments.
To enhance students' ability to conduct interviews regarding urological, genital, and sexual health.
To assess the impact of virtual experiences on interview question quantity in sensitive areas.

Main Methods:

Nursing students utilized the Second Life (SL) virtual environment for training.
Multigenerational, multicultural client scenarios were implemented within the virtual setting.
Interviews conducted by students were assessed, and community volunteer interviews were videotaped for comparison.

Main Results:

Students demonstrated improved interview skills in sensitive urological, genital, and sexual health assessments.
Videotaped interviews showed an increase in the number of questions asked in these sensitive areas post-virtual experience.
Student evaluations indicated a positive reception of the SL virtual experience.

Conclusions:

The Second Life (SL) virtual environment is an effective tool for developing nursing students' interview skills in sensitive health domains.
Virtual reality training can positively impact data collection in crucial patient assessment areas.
Curriculum integration of virtual environments holds significant potential for nursing education.