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Development and Evaluation of a Virtual Reality-Based Teaching Material for Interprofessional Education: A Case Study
Shotaro Komaki1, Shogo Baba2, Yuuko Yotsumoto3
1Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy, Kagoshima Medical Professional College, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima, Japan.
Japanese Journal of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Science
|September 8, 2025
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) enhances interprofessional education (IPE) by improving students' understanding and collaboration skills. VR-based teaching materials significantly boosted awareness and problem-solving abilities compared to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Rehabilitation Science
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Team-based medical care necessitates effective interprofessional collaboration (IPC).
- Implementing IPC requires robust interprofessional education (IPE).
- Developing innovative IPE teaching materials is crucial for healthcare training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the educational effects of a virtual reality-based IPE teaching material.
- To assess changes in students' awareness and understanding of IPC.
- To compare the effectiveness of different viewing environments (PC, classroom screen, VR).
Main Methods:
- 224 students from medical and welfare programs participated.
- Lectures focused on IPC using a swallowing videofluorography scenario.
- Students were divided into PC, classroom screen, and VR viewing groups.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in IPC awareness and understanding were observed across all groups post-lecture.
- The VR group demonstrated significantly higher scores in problem-solving skills and respectful attitude compared to the PC group.
Conclusions:
- Virtual reality-based teaching materials are effective for enhancing interprofessional collaboration awareness.
- VR technology offers a promising avenue for improving interprofessional education outcomes.
- The choice of viewing environment impacts the educational effectiveness of IPE materials.
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