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Scoping Review: The Effectiveness of Interprofessional Virtual Reality Simulation.
Nebras Alghanaim1,2,3,4, Jo Hart1, Gabrielle Finn1
1Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
|July 21, 2025
Summary
Virtual reality simulation effectively enhances interprofessional education (IPE) for non-technical skills in healthcare students. While most studies reached level 4 learning efficacy, future research should explore VR for technical skills assessment in IPE.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Medical Simulation
- Virtual Reality
Background:
- Interprofessional education (IPE) prepares future health practitioners for teamwork.
- Virtual reality (VR) simulation offers immersive learning experiences.
- This review evaluates VR simulation's effectiveness in IPE for non-technical skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of virtual reality simulation in interprofessional health education.
- To identify the impact of VR-Sim IPE on non-technical skills development.
- To explore learning efficacy and cognitive levels achieved through VR-Sim IPE.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Searched six databases (2010-2025) for relevant articles.
- Assessed 12 selected articles using MERSQI, CASP, and MMAT tools.
Main Results:
- Most studies reached level 4 learning efficacy (of 6 levels).
- 42% of articles focused on analyzing cognitive levels and conceptual knowledge.
- 42% of studies demonstrated behavior change (Kirkpatrick level 3).
Conclusions:
- Virtual reality simulation is a viable tool for IPE, particularly for non-technical skills.
- Current research does not assess technical skills or procedural algorithms using VR.
- Future research should investigate VR for IPE in undergraduate modules and assessments like OSCEs.
