Implementation and Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Simulation: Intravenous Injection Training System

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Medical Simulation Technology
• Clinical Skills Training

Background:

• Virtual reality simulation (VRS) is an established effective learning tool in nursing education.
• VRS addresses limitations in practical training, enhancing learning ability and satisfaction.
• Developing VRS for intravenous (IV) injection is crucial for improving procedural training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a virtual reality simulation (VRS) for intravenous (IV) injection training.
• To investigate the impact of VRS on nursing students' academic knowledge.
• To assess the effect of VRS on performance confidence and clinical practice competencies.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental, pretest-post-test control group design was employed.
• Participants included 40 nursing students, divided into an experimental VRS group (n=20) and a control IV arm simulator group (n=20).
• Outcomes measured included academic knowledge, performance confidence, and clinical practice competencies.

Main Results:

• The VRS group demonstrated significantly higher academic knowledge compared to the control group (U = 156.5, p = 0.024).
• Clinical performance competency was significantly higher in the VRS group (U = 87.5, p = 0.002).
• VRS proved more effective than a traditional IV arm simulator for IV injection practical training.

Conclusions:

• Virtual reality simulation (VRS) for IV injection is a superior training method compared to IV arm simulators.
• VRS enhances nursing students' learning ability and satisfaction levels.
• VRS is a valuable and effective future training method for intravenous injections in nursing education.