School of Public Health, Zhaoqing Medical College, Mainly Engaged in Geriatric Medicine Education, China.
School of Public Health, Zhaoqing Medical College, China.
Geriatr Nurs. 2024 Jul-Aug;58:399-409. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.06.003. Epub 2024 Jun 17.
This study aimed to enhance understanding, engagement, and learning efficiency in the course "The Care of Common Diseases of Older Adults" using a developed Immersive Virtual Reality(IVR) system.
A mixed-methods study with 32 students was conducted. The quantitative part involved a randomized controlled trial, and the qualitative part included thematic interviews with students and teachers.
The intervention group using the IVR system showed significant improvements in positivity and performance evaluation scores (P < 0.05) compared to the control group. Negative affect scores also decreased significantly (P < 0.05). Qualitative data from interviews supported the quantitative findings, highlighting increased curiosity, learning enthusiasm, and academic performance.
IVR significantly enhances learning by stimulating curiosity and active participation, making education more accessible and improving student performance. Future IVR enhancements should focus on user-friendliness and empathetic feedback in adult care.
本研究旨在通过开发沉浸式虚拟现实(IVR)系统,提高“老年人常见疾病护理”课程的理解、参与度和学习效率。
对 32 名学生进行了一项混合方法研究。定量部分采用随机对照试验,定性部分包括对学生和教师的主题访谈。
与对照组相比,使用 IVR 系统的干预组在积极性和绩效评估得分方面有显著提高(P<0.05)。负性情绪得分也显著降低(P<0.05)。访谈的定性数据支持了定量结果,突出了增加的好奇心、学习热情和学业成绩。
IVR 通过激发好奇心和积极参与,显著提高了学习效果,使教育更具可及性并提高了学生的表现。未来的 IVR 增强应侧重于用户友好性和成人护理中的同理心反馈。