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The effectiveness of immersive virtual reality simulation in psychiatric nursing education: A systematic review
Junggeun Ahn1, Jiu Kim1, Youngeun Park2
1College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Background:
As psychiatric nursing education becomes increasingly important, there is a growing need for simulations that reflect real clinical scenarios. This study explores the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality in psychiatric nursing education for both nursing students and nurses.
Methods:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted in 11 databases (PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, Web of Science, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, RISS, KISS, KoreaMED, and DBpia) using a search strategy based on PRISMA.
Results:
Out of 3111 studies extracted, 7 were included in the systematic review. The findings indicate that immersive virtual reality simulations in psychiatric nursing education may be beneficial in enhancing communication skills, empathy, cognitive engagement, and motivation for learning. Cognitive outcomes included increased presence and attention, but improvements in knowledge acquisition were mixed. Affective outcomes showed positive effects on empathy, reduced bias toward mental illness, and improved cultural competence.
Conclusion:
This study highlights that immersive virtual reality simulation in psychiatric nursing education offers high educational effectiveness and realism, making it a promising alternative to traditional teaching methods.
