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Prebrief Time for Immersive Virtual and Augmented Reality Simulation: An Integrative Review
Bethany J Cieslowski1, Sarah Craig, Sai Deepthi Gummadi
1Associate Professor (Dr Cieslowski) and Simulation Teaching Assistant (Ms Gummadi), George Mason University School of Nursing, Fairfax, Virginia; Associate Professor (Dr Craig), University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville; and Health Sciences Librarian (Ms Butler), Science & Technology Team, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.
A comprehensive prebrief is crucial for effective virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) simulation in nursing education. Standardizing prebrief content and time is needed for consistent, high-quality learning experiences.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Simulation Technology
- Immersive Learning Environments
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies offer transformative potential for nursing education.
- These immersive technologies provide convenient, efficient, and learner-centered educational experiences.
- Effective prebriefing is a critical component for successful simulation-based learning.
Conclusions:
- Establishing a standardized and comprehensive prebrief is essential for ensuring high-quality nursing simulation using VR and AR.
- Further research and consensus-building are required to define optimal prebrief content and time allotments.
- Standardization will enhance the effectiveness and consistency of immersive learning experiences in nursing education.
