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  • Veterinary Education
  • Surgical Skills Training
  • Medical Simulation

Background:

  • Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive educational experiences.
  • A VR application for stereoscopic surgical video viewing was developed for veterinary students.
  • This study investigated VR's impact on surgical preparation and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe veterinary student usage of a VR surgical training application.
  • To compare surgical performance between students using traditional methods and those using VR.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involved 44 third-year veterinary students.
  • Students received lectures, videos, and model practice; the VR group used a VR headset.
  • Blinded raters assessed surgical performance during canine ovariohysterectomy.

Main Results:

  • Both groups spent similar preparation time due to demanding coursework.
  • VR group students viewed videos for a median of 90 minutes.
  • No significant differences were found in surgical performance scores or time between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Adding VR training to a comprehensive curriculum did not enhance surgical outcomes.
  • Further research with specific VR usage guidelines is recommended.
  • VR may be a valuable tool, but its integration requires further study.