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Virtual Gaming Simulation in Nursing Education: A Focus Group Study.

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    Serious gaming in virtual reality offers nursing students valuable experiential learning opportunities. This approach enhances engagement and skill acquisition in a safe, simulated environment for health assessment training.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Educational Technology
    • Virtual Reality

    Background:

    • Serious gaming in virtual worlds is an innovative pedagogical method for nursing education.
    • A virtual gaming simulation was integrated into a health assessment course focusing on mental health and interpersonal violence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate nursing students' experiences with a virtual gaming simulation.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual gaming simulations in nursing education.

    Main Methods:

    • Three focus groups were conducted with 20 first-year nursing students.
    • Data collection occurred after students completed the virtual gaming simulation.

    Main Results:

    • Five key themes emerged from the analysis: Experiential Learning, The Learning Process, Personal Versus Professional, Self-Efficacy, and Knowledge.

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  • Students reported significant learning gains and skill development through the simulation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Virtual gaming simulations provide effective experiential learning, boosting engagement and knowledge acquisition.
    • This technology allows nursing students to practice skills safely in realistic scenarios.
    • Virtual gaming simulations are a promising tool for enhancing nursing education and preparing future nurses.