Augmented reality for intramuscular injection training: A cluster randomized controlled trial

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-10 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2025.03.013

Nelia Soto-Ruiz , Paula Escalada-Hernández , Arantxa Bujanda-Sainz de Murieta , Tomás Ballesteros-Egüés , Ana Larrayoz-Jiménez , Leticia San Martín-Rodríguez

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Abstract

Background

The acquisition of clinical skills, such as intramuscular injection, is crucial in nursing education, traditionally taught through theory and practice. Recent studies suggest that augmented reality (AR) enhances students' learning.

Aim

To evaluate the effect of an augmented reality application (ARSim2care) for training intramuscular injections technique among undergraduate nursing students.

Methods

A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 72 nursing students participated in the study (32 in the intervention group and 40 in the control group). Sociodemographic variables and dependent variables such as knowledge, skills, satisfaction and self-confidence with learning were measured.

Results

The groups showed statistically significant differences in age. Knowledge acquisition in the intervention group was 0.56 points higher, this difference was statistically significant. No significant differences were found in technical skills, satisfaction and self-confidence although both groups showed positive results.

Conclusions

The ARSim2care application enhanced nursing students' theoretical knowledge of intramuscular injections, although no significant improvements in technical skills were observed. Augmented reality shows potential as an educational tool; however, further research is required to evaluate its long-term effectiveness.

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增强现实用于肌肉注射训练：一项随机对照试验

临床技能的获得，如肌肉注射，在护理教育中是至关重要的，传统上是通过理论和实践来教授的。最近的研究表明，增强现实（AR）可以提高学生的学习能力。目的评价增强现实应用（ARSim2care）在护理本科学生肌内注射技术训练中的效果。方法采用整群随机对照试验。共有72名护生参与研究，其中干预组32名，对照组40名。测量了社会人口变量和因变量，如知识、技能、满意度和学习自信。结果两组患者年龄差异有统计学意义。干预组的知识习得比对照组高0.56分，差异有统计学意义。两组在技术技能、满意度和自信心方面均无显著差异，但均有积极的结果。结论ARSim2care应用提高了护生对肌内注射的理论知识，但在技术技能方面无明显提高。增强现实显示出作为教育工具的潜力；然而，需要进一步的研究来评估其长期有效性。

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty