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Virtual Reality in Health Professions Education: Qualitative Descriptive Study of Educators' Perspectives.

Tak Wing Yu1, Michael Rowe2, Jose Frantz3

  • 1Department of Physiotherapy, University of the Western Cape, Community and Health Science Building, Bellville Campus, 14 Blanckenberg Street, Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7530, South Africa, +2782 314 8525.

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Virtual reality (VR) offers engaging learning for health professions students, but successful integration requires careful curriculum design and institutional support. Educators see VR as valuable for bridging theory and practice, provided it aligns with learning outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Educational Technology
  • Virtual Reality Applications

Background:

  • Virtual reality (VR) adoption in health professions education is hindered by cost, complexity, and pedagogical fit.
  • Educator perspectives on VR integration are underrepresented, particularly in resource-limited settings like South Africa.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore health professions educators' perceptions of immersive VR's value in education.
  • To identify barriers to VR implementation and requirements for successful curriculum integration in South Africa.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative exploratory descriptive study with 18 health professions educators.
  • Participants experienced 3 immersive VR applications; perceptions were gathered via semistructured interviews.
Keywords:
TELVRattitudeseducationeducatorsexperienceshealth professions educationimmersivemedical educationperspectivesteachersteaching and learningtechnology educationtechnology-enhanced learningvirtual reality

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  • Data analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Educators found VR engaging but initially perceived it as a novelty.
    • VR is seen as a tool for authentic, individualized learning and a safe space for error management.
    • Challenges include visual overload, cybersickness, and logistical issues; a preference for scaffolding VR use from foundational to procedural learning was noted.

    Conclusions:

    • VR is viewed as a valuable supplemental tool for enhancing student engagement and clinical practice.
    • Successful VR implementation necessitates strategic, scaffolded integration aligned with curricular outcomes.
    • Institutions must provide technical, pedagogical, and infrastructural support to maximize VR's educational potential.