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Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality in Nursing Education: Systematic Review
Jeeyae Choi1, C Elise Thompson, Jeungok Choi
1Associate Professor (Dr Jeeyae Choi), Assistant Professor (Dr Thompson), and Lecturer (Dr Waddill), School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington; Associate Professor (Dr Jeungok Choi), College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst; and Assistant Professor (Dr S. Choi), Department of Kinesiology & Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Immersive virtual reality (VR) in nursing education enhances learning and performance. While preferred by students, technological issues like simulation sickness present barriers to widespread adoption.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Digital Health
- Virtual Reality Technology
Background:
- Digital education is increasingly utilized in nursing.
- Immersive virtual reality (VR) offers new pedagogical approaches.
- Evidence on the efficacy of VR in nursing education is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the effectiveness of immersive VR in nursing education.
- To identify barriers to implementing immersive VR in nursing curricula.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, ProQuest).
- Study quality was assessed using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument.
- Included studies were published between 2018 and 2020.
Main Results:
- Nine moderate-to-high quality studies were included.
- Immersive VR positively impacted learning, cognitive, and psychomotor performance.
- Participants favored VR, but simulation sickness and visual discomfort were noted barriers.
Conclusions:
- Immersive VR technology is a viable tool for nursing education.
- Further research may address technological limitations.
- VR integration can enhance nursing training outcomes.
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