Virtual reality in nursing education 3D intravenous catheterization E-learning: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Background The use of virtual reality in nursing student training for intravenous catheterization and fluid delivery was investigated. Methods In this experimental study, 29 students were part of the experimental group while 27 were in the control group. The application was presented to the experimental group using virtual reality technology and to the control group using an intravenous injection arm model. Results A statistically significant difference was found between the Intravenous Catheter Application and Fluid Delivery Skills Checklist scores of the students in the experimental and control groups. According to the Bondy Evaluation Scale, there was a statistically significant difference between the students who were at the “supervised” level in the experimental and control groups. Conclusion Virtual reality technology was found effective as a teaching method in the development of intravenous catheter application and fluid delivery skills. An increase in its use in nursing training is recommended.