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Are virtual reality intravenous injection training programs effective for nurses and nursing students? A systematic
Jin Young Kim1, Juri Kim1, Mikyoung Lee2
1Department of Nursing, Kyungmin University, 545 Seobu-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Nurse Education Today
|May 1, 2024
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) intravenous injection training shows promise for nursing students, improving performance in about half of studies. However, further research is needed to evaluate all levels of training effectiveness and standardize measurement tools.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Virtual Reality Technology
- Nursing Skills Training
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) offers innovative approaches to healthcare training.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of VR for intravenous (IV) injection training is crucial for nursing education.
- Kirkpatrick's four-level model provides a framework for assessing educational program impact.
Approach:
- A systematic review of eight electronic databases was conducted.
- 13 original research articles published up to March 2023 were selected.
- Quality appraisal used RoB 2 and ROBINS-I tools for RCTs and non-RCTs.
Key Points:
- VR technologies, including desktop and immersive simulators, were used for IV injection training.
- Positive effects on nursing students' IV injection performance (Level 2) were observed in some studies.
- Inconsistent results were noted due to diverse measurement tools, with low evaluation for Levels 1, 3, and 4.
Conclusions:
- VR training, with simulators, is recommended for senior nursing students and new nurses.
- Standardized tools are needed for accurate measurement of VR training effects.
- Comprehensive evaluation across all four Kirkpatrick levels is essential to demonstrate program value.
