Impact of virtual reality training on nurses’ preparedness and self-efficacy in emergencies and disasters: A quasi-experimental study

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

International Emergency Nursing Pub Date : 2025-08-20 DOI:10.1016/j.ienj.2025.101662

Khitam Alsaqer , Saeed Hussein Alhmoud

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Abstract

Background

Emergency preparedness in hospitals for disasters is unexpectedly required. Disasters, however, are rarely encountered clinically, making it ideal for simulation, such as Virtual Reality (VR).

Objective

To examine the impact of an immersive VR disaster training program on disaster preparedness and self-efficacy in emergency (ER) nurses.

Methods

A quasi-experimental design with one-group repeated measures. 90 ER nurses were recruited to receive disaster training through immersive VR. Nurses’ Perceptions of Disaster Core Competencies (NPDCC) and Disaster Response Self-Efficacy (DRSES) were collected before, immediately, and one month after the training.

Results

Paired t-tests revealed significant improvements in both NPDCC and DRSES scores from pre-test to post-test (NPDCC: t (89) = -12.45, p < 0.001; DRSES: t (89) = -10.65, p < 0.001). The follow-up scores showed a slight decrease compared to post-test scores but remained significantly higher than pre-test scores (NPDCC: t (89) = -6.72, p < 0.001; DRSES: t (89) = -4.99, p < 0.001).

Conclusion

This study provides compelling evidence for the efficacy of immersive VR disaster training in enhancing disaster preparedness and self-efficacy among emergency nurses. Healthcare institutions and nursing education programs should incorporate VR training modules into their curricula and ongoing professional development.

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虚拟现实培训对护士应急准备和自我效能感的影响：一项准实验研究

医院对灾害的应急准备是出乎意料的需要。然而，灾难在临床上很少遇到，这使其成为模拟的理想选择，例如虚拟现实（VR）。目的探讨沉浸式虚拟现实灾害培训对急诊护士备灾和自我效能感的影响。方法采用准实验设计，单组重复测量。招募90名急诊室护士通过沉浸式VR进行灾难培训。在培训前、培训后和培训后一个月分别收集护士对灾难核心能力（NPDCC）和灾难应对自我效能感（DRSES）的感知。结果西班牙t检验显示，NPDCC和DRSES评分从测试前到测试后均有显著改善(NPDCC: t (89) = -12.45, p < 0.001；DRSES: t (89) = -10.65, p < 0.001)。随访得分与测试后得分相比略有下降，但仍显著高于测试前得分(NPDCC: t (89) = -6.72, p < 0.001；DRSES: t (89) = -4.99, p < 0.001)。结论沉浸式虚拟现实灾害训练对提高急诊护士的备灾能力和自我效能感有较好的效果。医疗机构和护理教育项目应将VR培训模块纳入其课程和持续的专业发展中。

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International Emergency Nursing NURSING-

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3.20

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11.10%

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期刊介绍： International Emergency Nursing is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to nurses and other professionals involved in emergency care. It aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high quality research findings, specialist knowledge and discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of this field. With an international readership and authorship, it provides a platform for practitioners worldwide to communicate and enhance the evidence-base of emergency care. The journal publishes a broad range of papers, from personal reflection to primary research findings, created by first-time through to reputable authors from a number of disciplines. It brings together research from practice, education, theory, and operational management, relevant to all levels of staff working in emergency care settings worldwide.