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Sharon Farra¹, Elaine Miller, Nathan Timm

¹Miami University Oxford, OH, USA. farrasl@muohio.edu

Western Journal of Nursing Research

|January 5, 2013

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Virtual reality simulation (VRS) significantly enhances disaster training learning outcomes and retention in nursing students. This innovative method improves knowledge retention over time, offering a valuable tool for effective training.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Medical Simulation
Educational Technology

Background:

Disaster preparedness is crucial for healthcare professionals.
Traditional training methods may have limitations in knowledge retention.
Virtual reality simulation (VRS) offers a potential solution for enhancing learning.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of virtual reality simulation (VRS) on nursing students' learning outcomes in disaster training.
To assess the long-term retention of knowledge gained through VRS compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

A longitudinal experimental design with two groups of associate degree nursing students.
Randomization into a control group (web-based modules) and a treatment group (web-based modules + VRS).
Knowledge assessment using a 20-question multiple-choice test administered pre-training, post-training, and at a 2-month follow-up.

Main Results:

Virtual reality simulation (VRS) demonstrated a statistically significant positive effect on learning outcomes (p < .0001).
The positive impact of VRS on learning was sustained over the 2-month follow-up period, indicating strong retention.
Both between- and within-participant differences were analyzed to confirm the effectiveness of VRS.

Conclusions:

Virtual reality simulation (VRS) is an effective instructional method for disaster training.
VRS significantly reinforces learning and improves knowledge retention in nursing students.
This preliminary study suggests VRS is a valuable tool for enhancing disaster preparedness education.