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Virtual reality in nursing anatomy education: Benefits and implementation considerations
Chin-Kuai Chiu1, Lien-Chung Wei2
1Nursing Department, Taoyuan Psychiatric Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Anatomical Sciences Education
|April 18, 2025
Summary
Immersive virtual reality (VR) in nursing anatomy education shows promise for student satisfaction. However, careful consideration of implementation, comfort, and knowledge retention is crucial for maximizing benefits.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Educational Technology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Immersive virtual reality (VR) offers novel approaches to nursing anatomy education.
- Jallad's (2024) study highlights positive student satisfaction and self-directed learning outcomes with VR.
Discussion:
- This response addresses key considerations for VR implementation in anatomy education, including delivery methods, physical comfort, and long-term knowledge retention.
- Recent literature suggests a need for rigorous evaluation of VR pedagogical strategies.
- Peer-facilitated learning and longitudinal assessments are proposed to enhance VR effectiveness.
Key Insights:
- VR can enhance student engagement and satisfaction in anatomy learning.
- Strategic implementation is vital to mitigate potential challenges like physical discomfort and knowledge decay.
- Integrating VR with traditional or collaborative learning methods may optimize educational outcomes.
Outlook:
- Further research should focus on standardized VR implementation protocols for anatomy education.
- Long-term studies are needed to ascertain the durability of knowledge gained through VR.
- Investigating the cost-effectiveness and scalability of VR in diverse nursing programs is essential.
