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Training outcomes for audiology students using virtual reality or traditional training methods
David Bakhos1,2,3, John Galvin3,4, Jean-Marie Aoustin1,5
1CHU de Tours, service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Tours, France.
Plos One
|December 3, 2020
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) training significantly improved audiology student test scores and confidence compared to traditional methods. VR offers an effective alternative or supplement for audiology education, enhancing learning outcomes and student satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Audiology Education
- Medical Simulation
- Virtual Reality in Healthcare
Background:
- Traditional audiology training faces limitations due to space and resources.
- Effective methods are needed to adequately train audiology students on essential procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) training versus traditional training for audiology students.
- To assess student satisfaction and self-confidence levels in both training modalities.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-nine first-year audiology students were divided into traditional training (TT) and VR training (VRT) groups.
- Pre- and post-training knowledge was assessed using a 20-item test.
- Post-training satisfaction and self-confidence were measured using Likert scales.
Main Results:
- The VR group showed a significantly greater improvement in test scores (21.1 points) compared to the traditional group (6.9 points).
- Students in the VR group reported significantly higher satisfaction and self-confidence ratings than the traditional group.
- The traditional group showed further improvement after subsequent VR training, reaching similar levels to the VRT group.
Conclusions:
- Immersive VR training is a highly effective alternative or supplement to traditional audiology education.
- VR training enhances student learning outcomes, satisfaction, and self-confidence in audiological procedures.
- VR technology presents a valuable tool for overcoming resource limitations in audiology training programs.
