Background
Virtual reality (VR) is a novel teaching approach with the potential to revolutionize nursing education. However, its integration into advanced practice nurse (APN) training curricula remains unexplored. This scoping review aimed to identify studies examining the use of VR in APN education and highlight relevant implications.
Methods
A scoping review of studies published in English up to September 24, 2024, was conducted using five databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library), complemented by manual searches. Eligible studies included those investigating VR applications in APN education.
Results
This scoping review identified 13 American studies demonstrating positive outcomes in knowledge acquisition and technical skill development in relation to VR applications, particularly within emergency care training scenarios. However, notable gaps were observed in the assessment of higher-order competencies, such as critical thinking. Challenges, such as cybersickness and technical issues, were reported across multiple studies, potentially impacting implementation.
Conclusion
Current evidence indicates that VR is a promising educational tool for APN training; however, the evidence base remains limited by methodological constraints and narrow outcome measurements. To determine the effectiveness of VR in cultivating the intricate clinical judgment capabilities vital for advanced nursing practice, more comprehensive multicenter studies with standardized competency evaluations and longitudinal frameworks are needed. Future research should prioritize the creation of APN-specific evaluation frameworks that bridge the gap between technical skill acquisition and authentic clinical competency development.
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