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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Simulation for Tracheostomy Education Among Healthcare Professionals
Haleema Siddique1, Ali Abbas1, Ayeshah Abdul-Hamid1
1Otolaryngology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, GBR.
Cureus
|December 22, 2025
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) simulation significantly improved healthcare professionals' knowledge of tracheostomy procedures. VR training enhanced both immediate learning and 30-day knowledge retention compared to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Simulation
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- Tracheostomy procedures require specialized training for healthcare professionals.
- Traditional teaching methods may have limitations in knowledge retention.
- Virtual reality (VR) offers a novel approach to surgical simulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of VR simulation in tracheostomy teaching.
- To assess the impact of VR on short- and medium-term knowledge retention.
- To compare VR-based training with conventional methods.
Main Methods:
- A prospective educational study involving 26 healthcare professionals.
- Comparison between a VR simulation group and a non-VR (traditional teaching) group.
- Knowledge assessment via multiple-choice questionnaires at Day 0 and Day 30.
Main Results:
- The VR group scored significantly higher immediately after training (p=0.01).
- The VR group demonstrated superior 30-day knowledge retention (p<0.001).
- VR simulation enhanced both immediate learning and long-term recall.
Conclusions:
- VR-based tracheostomy simulation significantly improves knowledge acquisition and retention.
- Integrating VR can standardize training and potentially enhance patient safety.
- VR simulation may improve healthcare professional confidence in emergency airway management.
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