Authors:
- Marija Spevan, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Nursing, Rijeka, Croatia
- Željko Jovanović, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Rijeka, Croatia
- Bojan Miletić, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Clinical Medical Sciences 1, Rijeka, Croatia
Article type:
Review
Abstract:
Medical education is rapidly changing today. The use of virtual reality in the training of nurses is more common. Therefore, it is important to determine whether training through virtual reality simulations is equivalent to or better than traditional training programs. Research shows that the use of virtual reality in nurse/technician education provides repetitive, hands-on training to develop cognitive abilities and skill mastery, commonly defined as a measure of the participant’s understanding of concepts and ability to demonstrate a procedure or technique. In this scoping review, according to the established criteria, five studies were included in the final analysis, supporting the implementation of virtual reality for training nursing students to work in operating rooms. It is recommended that additional research be conducted to determine faculty and student readiness for the implementation of virtual reality in graduate nursing education and to explore the benefits of such education in enhancing nursing competencies.
Keywords:
education; nurses; virtual reality