Surgical Hand Washing and Sterile Dressing Training With Virtual Reality Glasses

December 10, 2023 updated by: Songul Gungor, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

79

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
    • Osmani̇ye
      • Merkez, Osmani̇ye, Turkey, 80010
        • Songül GÜNGÖR

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: VR group
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
playing a video using VR
Other: theoretical training
Training was provided through theoretical education
No Intervention: theoretical training group
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
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
playing a video using VR
Other: training with video
Training was given with two-dimensional video

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percentage of voluntary participants
Time Frame: at study 1 day visit
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
Skill acquisition
Time Frame: at study three weeks visit.
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
Time Frame: at study three weeks visit
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
Time Frame: at study three weeks visit
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
Time Frame: at study three weeks
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

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Osmaniye Korkut Ata University

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 26, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 29, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

December 8, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

December 12, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 10, 2023

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • OsmaniyeKAUU

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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