The effectiveness of virtual reality simulation as learning strategy in the acquisition of medical skills in nursing education: a systematic review
Date
2022-06
Authors
Samar Thabet Jallad
Burçin Isık
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Springer International Publishing
Abstract
Purpose This review was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality simulation as a teaching / learning strategy
on the acquisition of clinical skills and performance, self-confidence, satisfaction and anxiety level in nursing education.
Methodology The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews guidelines, using the PICO model that is based on
an evidence-based practice process was matched. A total of twenty-three studies included six themes: performance skills
(n = 13), self-confidence (n = 8), satisfaction (n = 10), anxiety level (n = 3), self-efficacy (n = 4), and knowledge (n = 15).
Experimental randomised control trials and quasi-experimental studies from 2009 to 2019, conducted in English, were
included. Nursing students (n = 1797; BSN, ADN, MSc, LPN) participated.
Results and conclusion This review was indicated that virtual reality simulation provides learning strategy to acquire clinical
skills, improve knowledge acquisition, increase self-confidence, self-efficacy, and satisfaction level, and decrease anxiety
levels among nursing students.
Keywords Motor skills · Nursing education · Nursing students · Simulation · Virtual reality
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Jallad, S. T., & Işık, B. (2022). The effectiveness of virtual reality simulation as learning strategy in the acquisition of medical skills in nursing education: a systematic review. Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971-), 191(3), 1407-1426.