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Nursing experience with pneumonia patients based on visual reality simulation: a qualitative study.

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  • 1Department of Nursing, Dong-Yang University, 145 DongyangDaero, Punggi, Yeongju, Gyeongbuk, 36040, Republic of Korea.

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Virtual reality (VR) enhances nursing students' skills in managing pneumonia patients by simulating real-world scenarios. Further development of VR technology is recommended to improve clinical competencies for future nurses.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Medical Simulation
  • Virtual Reality Technology

Background:

  • Clinical experience is vital for nursing students, but hands-on opportunities for complex conditions like pneumonia are scarce.
  • Virtual reality (VR) presents a viable solution by simulating patient care scenarios, bridging the gap in practical training.
  • This study addresses the need for enhanced clinical competencies in managing pneumonia among nursing students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nursing students' experiences and perceptions of using VR in pneumonia patient care.
  • To identify the benefits and challenges of integrating VR into nursing education for pneumonia management.
  • To provide recommendations for optimizing VR in nursing curricula.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative descriptive study was conducted with 48 nursing students from a Korean regional university.
  • Data were gathered in December 2023 using reflection journals.
  • Thematic content analysis was employed to analyze the collected data.

Main Results:

  • Thematic analysis revealed four key themes: enhanced nursing skills for pneumonia patients, improved communication abilities, creation of a VR-based learning environment, and increased awareness of nursing capabilities.
  • Ten subtopics emerged from the data, highlighting specific areas of impact.
  • Participants reported positive experiences with VR in simulating pneumonia care scenarios.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual reality (VR) effectively immerses nursing students in scenarios for caring for patients with pneumonia.
  • Further development of diverse VR scenarios and technical enhancements are crucial for advancing nursing students' competencies.
  • VR integration holds significant potential for improving nursing education and preparing future nurses for complex patient care.