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Virtual reality (VR) simulation significantly improved medical students' knowledge of normal vaginal delivery (NVD) compared to mannequins. While mannequins offered better feedback, a mixed approach combining VR and mannequins is recommended for enhanced training.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Simulation Technology
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Background:

  • Traditional medical training for normal vaginal delivery (NVD) often relies on mannequin-based simulation.
  • The efficacy of virtual reality (VR) simulation in comparison to traditional methods for NVD training requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare knowledge acquisition and feedback between VR and mannequin-based simulation for teaching NVD to medical students.

Main Methods:

  • A cluster randomized crossover study compared a novel NVD VR simulator (Oculus® Quest 2 HMD) with the PROMPT Flex® mannequin.
  • Medical students completed knowledge quizzes pre- and post-simulation and provided feedback via a questionnaire.
  • The primary outcome was percentage improvement in knowledge scores; secondary outcome was feedback scores.

Main Results:

  • Medical students in VR simulation achieved significantly higher post-simulation knowledge scores (79.0% vs. 54.0%).
  • Mannequin simulation received significantly higher feedback scores in five of six domains (61.0 vs. 58.3).
  • A mixed approach was preferred by 42.5% of students, more than mannequin (40.5%) or VR (4.5%) alone.

Conclusions:

  • The novel VR NVD simulator demonstrated superiority in knowledge delivery compared to mannequins.
  • VR simulation can effectively complement traditional methods, serving as a primer or distance-learning tool for NVD training.
  • A blended learning approach integrating VR and mannequins may optimize skill acquisition for birth attendants.