Surgical Hand Washing and Sterile Dressing Training With Virtual Reality Glasses

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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ABSTRACT This study is a comparison of the impact of virtual reality on surgical handwashing and sterile dressing knowledge, skills, satisfaction, and confidence in nursing students enrolled in surgical nursing, as opposed to conventional teaching methods. Keywords: Virtual reality, surgical nursing education, surgical handwashing and sterile dressing skills, scenario-based education, three-dimensional video education.

Detailed Description
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This research is a randomized controlled experimental study aiming to investigate the impact of scenario-based three-dimensional video education using virtual reality goggles on surgical handwashing and sterile dressing skills. Volunteer nursing students, forming the research sample, were divided into three groups using a simple random sampling method. The first group was provided with an 11-minute VR experience using virtual reality goggles, repeated three times. The second group received theoretical training methods, with a one-time 30-minute session and a demonstration, followed by free study time. The third group received training three times with an 11-minute video. Three weeks later, the students' skills were assessed using a validated skills assessment form. Their confidence and satisfaction levels were evaluated through a questionnaire.

Official Title
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Investigation of The Effect Of Scenario-Based Three-Dimensional Video Education Utilizing Virtual Reality Glasses on Nursing Students' Surgical Handwashing and Sterile Dressing Skills

Conditions
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Virtual Reality

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: VR
* Other: theoretical training
* Other: training with video


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: To be 18 years and older, Being an active student of the Nursing Department, Being enrolled in the Surgical Nursing Diseases Course for the first time, Not having claustrophobia, Not having head or neck disorders that would prevent wearing virtual reality goggles. Exclusion Criteria: Being a graduate of a Health Vocational High School, Being a graduate of a pre-license health services vocational college, Having attended any webinar, congress, or meeting related to surgical hand washing and sterile dressing, Having professional working experience in the nursing/healthcare field.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Interventional Model Description: A sample of 79 voluntary students was divided into three groups through simple randomization: VR group (N=27), theoretical education group (N=27), and video education group (N=25). The VR group received education using VR goggles, the theoretical group underwent traditional theoretical education, and the video group was educated through video content on surgical handwashing and sterile dressing. For the VR group, 3D videos were presented using VR goggles, while the video group experienced 2D video content. The theoretical group was allocated self-study time. Subsequent to the educational interventions, student performance, self-confidence, and satisfaction were evaluated. Data collection involved various forms assessing skills, knowledge, technology usage, method satisfaction, and self-confidence.
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: VR group<br>In this group, students were taught surgical hand washing and sterile dressing skills through theoretical training, demonstration, and VR glasses. Later, a theoretical knowledge assessment test was administered, and they were subjected to a skill evaluation exam in the laboratory. | Other: VR<br>* playing a video using VR<br>Other: theoretical training<br>* Training was provided through theoretical education<br>|
| No Intervention: theoretical training group<br>In this group, students were taught surgical hand washing and sterile dressing skills through theoretical training and demonstration. Later, a theoretical knowledge assessment test was administered, and they were subjected to a skill evaluation exam in the laboratory. | |
| Experimental: video training group<br>In this group, students were taught surgical hand washing and sterile dressing skills through theoretical training, demonstration, and two-dimensional video. Later, a theoretical knowledge assessment test was administered, and they were subjected to a skill evaluation exam in the laboratory. | Other: VR<br>* playing a video using VR<br>Other: training with video<br>* Training was given with two-dimensional video<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percentage of voluntary participants | Researchers determined feasibility by measuring the percentage of participants who volunteered to participate and met the research criteria. | at study 1 day visit | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
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| Skill acquisition | Researchers measured the impact of the teaching method on skill acquisition in all students using a 39-item skill assessment form. | at study three weeks visit. | 
| Knowledge acquisition | Researchers measured the impact of the teaching method on knowledge acquisition in all students using a 10-item knowledge assessment form. | at study three weeks visit | 
| Satisfaction with VR experience | Researchers used a 10-point measurement form to assess the perceived change impression in students after the VR experience. | at study three weeks visit | 
| Gain in self-confidence | Researchers used a 10-point measurement form to assess the impact of the teaching method on self-confidence gain in all students. | at study three weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Virtual reality, surgical nursing education, surgical handwashing and sterile dressing skills, three-dimensional video education, scenario-based training