Immersive and non-immersive virtual reality: A quasi-experimental study in undergraduate nursing education

IF 3.4 3区医学 Q1 NURSING Clinical Simulation in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101682

Patrick Lavoie RN, PhD , Louise-Andrée Brien RN, MSc , Isabelle Ledoux RN, PhD , Émilie Gosselin RN, PhD , Imène Khetir RN, MSc , Maude Crétaz RN, MSc , Nadia Turgeon MA

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Abstract

Background

Immersive virtual reality (VR) is considered more engaging and realistic than non-immersive VR, but direct comparisons in nursing education are limited.

Methods

This non-randomized quasi-experimental study explored undergraduate nursing students’ experiences in a home care simulation experience using immersive VR at the university (via VR headsets) or non-immersive VR at home (desktop simulation). A post-test survey incorporating qualitative feedback assessed engagement, satisfaction, confidence in learning, cognitive load, mental effort, and clinical reasoning.

Results

Engagement levels were similar across VR modalities. Immersive VR participants reported higher confidence and enthusiasm, while non-immersive VR participants reported greater mental effort and intrinsic cognitive load. Satisfaction, extraneous cognitive load, essential cognitive load, and clinical reasoning showed no significant differences between groups.

Conclusion

Both immersive and non-immersive VR supported student engagement and learning. Remote, non-immersive VR emerged as a cost-effective alternative that offers similar educational benefits while requiring fewer resources.

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Clinical Simulation in Nursing NURSING-

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5.50

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15.40%

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107

期刊介绍： Clinical Simulation in Nursing is an international, peer reviewed journal published online monthly. Clinical Simulation in Nursing is the official journal of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) and reflects its mission to advance the science of healthcare simulation. We will review and accept articles from other health provider disciplines, if they are determined to be of interest to our readership. The journal accepts manuscripts meeting one or more of the following criteria: Research articles and literature reviews (e.g. systematic, scoping, umbrella, integrative, etc.) about simulation Innovative teaching/learning strategies using simulation Articles updating guidelines, regulations, and legislative policies that impact simulation Leadership for simulation Simulation operations Clinical and academic uses of simulation.