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HMD-Based Virtual Reality Simulation in Nursing Skills Education
Sponsor: Giresun University
Summary
Objective: This study aims to investigate the effects of head-mounted display (HMD)-based interactive virtual reality simulation, an innovative educational technology in nursing education, on nursing students' skill performance, anxiety levels, satisfaction, and self-confidence during ice pack application. Methods: This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. The study population will consist of undergraduate nursing students enrolled at a public university in northeastern Türkiye during the 2026-2027 academic year. Based on a statistical power analysis, a total of 90 nursing students will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 45) or the control group (n = 45). Students in the experimental group will perform ice pack application using an HMD-based interactive virtual reality simulation, whereas students in the control group will perform the same procedure using a low-fidelity training mannequin. Data will be collected using the Student Information Form, Ice Pack Application Skills Checklist, Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale (SCLS), and Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Statistical analyses will be performed using SPSS version 25.0. Ethical approval (15.04.2026/07) institutional permission have been obtained. Both verbal and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants before their inclusion in the study.
Official title: The Effect of Head-Mounted Display-Based Interactive Virtual Reality Simulation on Nursing Skill Acquisition: A Multi-Parameter Assessment of Ice Pack Application
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-11-02
Completion Date
2027-09-15
Last Updated
2026-10-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1 - Experimental Intervention
An interactive educational intervention delivered through a head-mounted display-based virtual reality simulation designed to teach ice pack application skills. Participants will perform the procedure individually for 10 minutes in an immersive virtual environment. The system provides real-time hand movement tracking, interactive procedural guidance, and immediate feedback during the simulation.
Intervention 2 - Control Intervention
A conventional simulation-based educational intervention using a low-fidelity training mannequin to teach ice pack application skills. Participants will independently perform the procedure on the mannequin for 10 minutes, following the same standardized procedural steps taught to the experimental group.
Locations (1)
Giresun University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Fundamental of Nursing, Giresun, Turkey.
Giresun, Piraziz, Turkey (Türkiye)