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Does Virtual Reality Training Translate into Real-world Infection Prevention and Control Practice? A Systematic
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 4-24-1, Kuhonji, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 862-0976 Japan.
Medical Science Educator
|July 13, 2026
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) education enhances infection prevention and control (IPC) knowledge and skills. However, its long-term impact on real-world practice requires further investigation with longitudinal studies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Virtual Reality Technology
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a tool for infection prevention and control (IPC) training.
- The effectiveness of VR in translating to real-world practice remains under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the impact of VR-based educational interventions on IPC practices.
- To identify factors influencing the effectiveness of VR in IPC training.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review following PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
- Searched PubMed and Scopus for English-language studies (2015-2025).
- Included 10 studies focusing on VR or immersive simulation for IPC.
Main Results:
- VR-based IPC education improved knowledge, simulated performance, and self-efficacy.
- Limited and inconsistent evidence exists for sustained, practice-level behavior change.
- Practice-level outcomes were often inadequately assessed with short follow-up periods.
Conclusions:
- VR effectively enhances learner-centered outcomes in IPC.
- Translating VR learning gains to practice may depend on theory-informed design, reinforcement, and longitudinal evaluation.
- Further research is needed to assess long-term behavioral changes in clinical practice.
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