The transformative power of immersive technologies in nursing education is increasingly supported by rigorous academic research. A compelling study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research highlights the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) in enhancing knowledge retention among nursing students.
This meta-analysis, conducted by Feng-Qin Chen and colleagues, meticulously reviewed the impact of VR across several domains crucial to nursing education: knowledge, skills, satisfaction, confidence, and performance time. The study found that VR significantly improves knowledge acquisition compared to traditional learning methods, with a standard mean difference of 0.58, indicating a moderate effect size that is statistically significant (P<.001). This underscores VR’s capacity to enhance the understanding of complex medical concepts more effectively than conventional educational approaches.
“A total of 12 studies, including 821 participants, were selected for the final analysis. We found that VR was more effective than the control conditions in improving knowledge.” (source: https://www.jmir.org/2020/9/e18290)
The Role of VR Nursing Simulation
The findings from this study are critical for educational institutions considering the integration of VR into their curriculums. VR nursing simulation platforms that integrate seamlessly with existing curriculums are proven to provide theoretical and practical knowledge enhancement and improved clinical judgment over physical skills training alone.
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