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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Medical Simulation
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Chemotherapy administration is complex and hazardous, requiring specialized training.
  • Current nursing curricula often lack practical training in chemotherapy administration and safety protocols.
  • High-risk nursing procedures necessitate advanced educational tools for effective skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of virtual reality (VR)-based documents (VRdocs) on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes regarding chemotherapy administration.
  • To compare the effectiveness of VRdocs against traditional educational materials in teaching chemotherapy administration.
  • To assess the potential of VR technology in enhancing nursing education for high-risk procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial adhering to CONSORT 2010 guidelines was conducted.
  • 77 nursing students were allocated to either a VRdocs group (n=38) or a control group (n=39).
  • Knowledge and attitude assessments were performed pre- and post-intervention, with a 7-day follow-up evaluation.

Main Results:

  • The VRdocs group demonstrated significantly higher posttest scores in both knowledge (p=0.013) and attitude (p=0.005) compared to the control group.
  • A significantly greater proportion of students in the VRdocs group recommended its use (p=0.0001).
  • VRdocs provided an effective, self-paced learning experience for chemotherapy preparation, administration, and safety.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual reality based documents enhance learning outcomes for high-risk nursing techniques like chemotherapy administration.
  • Integrating VR into nursing education can bridge the gap in practical training for complex procedures.
  • A blended approach combining VR with traditional methods may yield optimal learning results for nursing students.