Effects of Nursing Simulation Using Mixed Reality: A Scoping Review

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Medical Simulation Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• Mixed reality (MR) is emerging as a novel tool for nursing simulation.
• There is a limited body of research evaluating the effectiveness and application of MR in nursing education.
• This scoping review addresses the need for a comprehensive analysis of existing MR nursing simulation studies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review of mixed reality nursing simulations.
• To identify and analyze trends in the use and evaluation of MR technology in nursing education.
• To suggest future directions for MR in nursing simulation based on current research.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review methodology based on Arksey and O'Malley's framework was employed.
• Studies were systematically searched across multiple databases: DBpia, RISS, PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar.
• Data extraction focused on publication characteristics, simulation details, device usage, and evaluation outcomes from 10 selected studies.

Main Results:

• Ten studies met the inclusion criteria for the review.
• Auditory and haptic senses, alongside visual information, were predominantly utilized in MR nursing simulations.
• Knowledge acquisition was the most frequently assessed outcome, followed by clinical performance and user satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• This review highlights current trends and research gaps in mixed reality nursing simulations.
• Findings suggest directions for integrating MR technology into nursing education effectively.
• Further research is essential for developing effective MR scenarios and rigorously evaluating their impact on nursing education.