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Virtual Reality Simulation for Disaster Preparedness Training in Hospitals: Integrated Review
1School of Computing, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|January 28, 2022
Summary
Virtual reality simulation (VRS) offers a cost-effective, reproducible method for training healthcare professionals in hospital disaster preparedness, enhancing knowledge and confidence.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Medical Simulation
- Disaster Medicine
Background:
- Experiential education is crucial for hospital disaster preparedness.
- Live drills are effective but face cost and logistical challenges.
- Virtual reality simulation (VRS) presents a reproducible and repeatable training alternative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the effectiveness of VRS for healthcare professional training in hospital disaster preparedness.
- To assess the practical utility of VRS in this context.
Main Methods:
- An integrated review methodology was employed.
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase.
- Included studies underwent a 4-stage validation and analysis process.
Main Results:
- Twelve studies were included in the review.
- VRS realistically simulates disaster scenarios and medical practices.
- VRS enhances knowledge acquisition, increases confidence, and is cost-effective.
Conclusions:
- VRS is a cost-effective adjunct to traditional training methods.
- VRS applicability is demonstrated across various scenarios, though not all.
- Advancements in VR technology are expected to drive wider adoption for complex clinical scenarios.
