Virtual reality simulator for teaching intramuscular medication administration: development and evaluation

IF 2.5 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-06-12 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2026.05.012

Regina Célia dos S. Diogo PhD, MSc, BSN, Maria Fernanda Ruschel BSN, Lucas de S. Santos, Rosely da Silva M. Liberatori MEd, BSN, Ricardo Nakamura PhD, Paula C. Nogueira PhD, MSc, BSN

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Abstract

Background

Intramuscular (IM) medication administration requires anatomical knowledge and adherence to aseptic technique. Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative educational tool that can enhance psychomotor skill development in nursing education.

Aim

To develop and evaluate a VR simulator for teaching IM medication administration in the ventrogluteal site.

Methods

A methodological study was conducted in four stages: analysis and planning, modeling, implementation, and evaluation. The simulator was developed in partnership with engineering faculty, with a focus on undergraduate nursing students and practicing nurses. Participants evaluated the simulator using the Technology Acceptance Model (perceived usefulness and ease of use). Acceptance was analyzed using the content validity index (CVI), with items scoring CVI ≥ 0.80 considered adequate. Ethical approval was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee.

Results

Fifteen judges participated; 66.7% had previously used VR head mounted displays, and 20% had used VR for educational purposes. All items achieved CVI ≥ 0.80, demonstrating strong acceptance.

Conclusion

The validated VR simulator shows promise as a complementary educational tool for teaching and professional training in intramuscular medication administration.

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用于肌肉给药教学的虚拟现实模拟器：开发与评价

背景肌肉（IM）给药需要解剖学知识和遵守无菌技术。虚拟现实（VR）是一种创新的教育工具，可以促进护理教育中心理运动技能的发展。目的开发并评价用于腹肌部位IM给药教学的VR模拟器。方法分分析规划、建模、实施、评价四个阶段进行方法学研究。该模拟器是与工程学院合作开发的，重点是本科护理学生和执业护士。参与者使用技术接受模型（感知有用性和易用性）评估模拟器。采用内容效度指数（CVI）分析接受度，以CVI≥0.80的项目为合格。获得了研究伦理委员会的伦理批准。结果15名评委参与；66.7%的人曾使用过VR头戴式显示器，20%的人曾将VR用于教育目的。所有项目CVI≥0.80，可接受度高。结论经验证的VR模拟器有望作为肌内给药教学和专业培训的辅助教育工具。

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来源期刊

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