This document discusses the use of virtual reality simulation (VRS) in nursing education. It defines VRS and explores its applications, including for patient care scenarios, procedures training, communication skills, and disaster response training. The document also examines the benefits of VRS in building students' skills and confidence without risk to real patients, and its ability to provide immersive learning experiences. However, it notes disadvantages like cost and technical issues, as well as problems integrating VRS into existing curricula.

2. Prepared by:
Elham Atef Abdelazeem
Assistant lecturer of Pediatric Nursing Department

3. Supervised by:
Assistant professor:
Dr: Omima Mostafa Abdel Elzaher

4.  Introduction
 Definitions
- Virtual reality simulation
- Virtual reality (VR) in nursing education
 Types of VR
 Applications of VRS
 Applications of VRS in nursing education
 Effect of VRS in nursing education

5.  Advantages of VRS
 Disadvantages of VRS
 Problems facing application of VRS in nursing education
 Impact of VRS on patient safety
 Reference

6. Objectives:
 After this seminar, PHD nursing candidates will be able to:
 Define virtual reality simulation
 Define virtual reality (VR) in nursing education
 List types of VR
 Enumerate applications of VRS

7.  Enumerate applications of VRS in nursing education
 Explain effect of VRS in nursing education
 Discuss advantages and disadvantage of VRS
 Discuss problems facing application of VRS in nursing education
 Explain impact of VRS on patient safety
Cont., of objectives

8. Introduction:
Errors in real clinical settings threaten patient safety. Therefore,
nursing students should perform primary nursing interventions in
laboratories and develop basic psychomotor skills before they enter
clinical practice. Simulations replicate real-world situations in which
nursing students can gain clinical experience without putting patients
at risk.

9. Definition of Virtual reality simulation (VRS):
VR is a digitally created environment that simulates the real world
and can be experienced by the senses. The level of immersion ranges
from semi to fully immersive systems, while interaction may be
passive (simply observing) or active (ability to interact and
manipulate the VE).

10. Virtual reality (VR) in nursing education:
It is an innovative teaching strategy that has the ability to immerse
the student nurse in an interactive virtual environment that mimics
the real world of clinical practice where the student nurse can make
decisions in response to the nursing needs of a patient in an
evolving scenario.

11. Types of VR: There are three types of VR
1. Non-immersive VR:
In non-immersive VR, the user interacts with a virtual environment
usually through a computer where you can control some character or
activities but the virtual environment does not directly interact with the
user. For example: video games

12. 2. Semi-immersive VR:
In semi-immersive VR, users are partially integrated into the 3D virtual
environment. Using a computer screen or VR headset, you can move
around in a virtual environment but other than visual experience you
will have no physical sensations. For example: Flight simulator, IMAX
cinema with 3D or 4D experiences.

13. 3. Immersive VR:
In fully immersive VR, all user senses are captured by a piece of
hardware that attaches to the user’s head and combines with the virtual
environment to completely cover the user’s areas of view

14. Applications of VR:
1. Gaming
2. Training and Simulation
3. Healthcare
4. Education
5. Architecture and Design
6. Tourism and Travel
7. Marketing and Advertising

15. Applications of virtual reality simulation in nursing
education:
1. Patient Care Scenarios: Virtual reality simulation allows nursing
students to practice caring for patients in realistic hospital settings.
This helps them develop critical thinking skills and to make quick
decisions in high-pressure situations.

16. 2. Procedures Training: such as inserting IV lines or administering
medications, in a simulated environment. This helps them gain
confidence and proficiency before working with actual patients.
3. Communication Skills: Virtual reality simulations can be used to
teach nursing students effective communication techniques, such as
conveying empathy and building rapport with patients. These skills are
essential for providing high-quality patient care.
Cont., :

17. 4. Team-Based Care: Virtual reality simulations can simulate
interprofessional teamwork scenarios, where nursing students
collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians
and pharmacists, to make decisions about patient care.
5. Disaster Response Training: Nursing students can train for
emergency situations, such as natural disasters. This allows them to
practice triaging patients, prioritizing care, and coordinating resources
in a simulated crisis setting.
Cont., :

18. Effect of virtual reality simulation on nursing education:
 Firstly, VR simulations allow nursing students to practice and refine
their skills in a controlled and safe environment, without the need for
real patients. This can help to build confidence and competence in
performing various nursing procedures.

19.  Secondly, VR simulations can provide a more immersive and
engaging learning experience for students. By allowing them to
interact with realistic scenarios and environments, students are better
able to understand and apply theoretical knowledge to practical
situations.
Cont., :

20.  Additionally, VR simulations can help to bridge the gap between
theory and practice in nursing education. They can develop critical
thinking and decision-making skills that are essential for nursing
practice.
Cont., :

21. Advantages of virtual reality:
1) Virtual reality simulations boost students’ concentration,
engagement, confidence, motivation, and creativity, and allow
them to put theory into practice and learn at their own pace.
2) It also provides them with the opportunity to practice whenever
and how often they want in safe and realistic environments
without fear of making mistakes and harming patients.

22. 3) Students participating in VR simulations are more likely to become
comfortable, confident, and successful in real clinical settings because
they learn in an applied format.
4) They can also practice dangerous, costly, and complex interventions
that they are less likely to encounter in real clinics.
Cont.,

23. Disadvantages of virtual reality:
1. However, VR simulations require interdisciplinary collaboration,
and time and money to design scenarios and to train instructors.
2. Prolonged VR use causes dizziness, headaches, and pain when
moving the eyes.

24. Problems facing application of virtual reality simulation in
nursing education:
1. Cost
2. Access to technology
3. Limited evidence of effectiveness
4. Integration with curriculum
5. Technical issues
6. Acceptance and adoption

25. Impact of virtual reality simulations on patient safety:
1. Identifying patients correctly
2. Improving effective communication
3. Improving the safety of high-alert medications
4. Ensuring correct-site, correct-procedure, correct-patient surgery
5. Reducing the risk of health care-associated infections
6. Reducing the risk of patient harm resulting from falls