Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Healthcare Education: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

As technology advances, virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being integrated into healthcare education to enhance learning outcomes. This systematic literature review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of virtual reality-based healthcare education. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) publ...

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Published in:Sustainability 2024-10, Vol.16 (19), p.8520
Main Authors: Sung, Hyunkyung, Kim, Mikyung, Park, Jangkyung, Shin, Namin, Han, Yejin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Augmented reality
Clinical medicine
Confidence
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Dentistry
Educational aspects
Handbooks
Knowledge
Medical education
Medical personnel
Medical research
Medicine
Meta-analysis
Methods
Nursing education
Systematic review
Teaching methods
Technology application
Virtual reality
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Summary:As technology advances, virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being integrated into healthcare education to enhance learning outcomes. This systematic literature review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of virtual reality-based healthcare education. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published over the past 10 years were retrieved from 10 databases using VR, healthcare, and education as the primary keywords. Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 45 studies were included in the final analysis. A meta-analysis was performed to analyze the effects of VR in terms of knowledge, skill, and attitude. The results revealed that the use of VR significantly improved the knowledge (SMD: 0.28, 95% CI: 0.18–0.39, p < 0.001) and skill scores (SMD: 0.23, 95% CI: 0.11–0.34, p < 0.001), shortened the skill performance time (SMD: −0.59, 95% CI: −0.82 to −0.35, p < 0.001), and improved the satisfaction (SMD: 0.65, 95% CI: 0.48–0.81, p < 0.001) and confidence levels (SMD: 0.60, 95% CI: 0.41–0.80, p < 0.001). The in-depth analysis highlighted the significant potential of VR and provided practical implications in educational settings. In conclusion, effectively integrating VR with traditional educational methods is necessary to enhance both the quality of learning and the overall competence of healthcare professionals.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su16198520