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{"title":"Efficacy of Nintendo Switch Rehabilitation Program for Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study.","authors":"Andreia Maria Novo Lima, Maria Teresa Moreira, Maria Salomé Ferreira, Vítor Parola, Sandra Rodrigues, Jacinta Maria Pisco Alves Gomes, Ana Cristina Corucho Barbeitos Pinto, Maria Manuela Martins, Sara Moreira, Carla Sílvia Fernandes","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2024.0165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2024.0165","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> To evaluate the effectiveness of Nintendo Switch videogames in promoting the rehabilitation of institutionalized older adults. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> This quasi-experimental study with a control group followed Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines to ensure methodological quality. The study included 27 institutionalized older adults aged 60 or over at risk of falling, with a Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) score of 19-28 points. The sample was divided into two groups: an intervention group with 14 participants and a control group with 13. An 8-week rehabilitation program was implemented, consisting of two weekly 60-minute sessions using Nintendo Switch Sport games. Each session included warming up and stretching. The instruments used were the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), POMA, Katz Index, Geriatric Depression Scale 15, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). <b><i>Results:</i></b> The sample was made up of 18.5% men and 81.5% women. Significant improvements in dynamic and static balance (POMA, <i>P</i> < 0.001), cognitive status (MoCA, <i>P</i> < 0.01), and independence (Katz, <i>P</i> < 0.05) were observed in the experimental group. Statistically significant differences were found between groups for MoCA (<i>P</i> < 0.05) and STAI (<i>P</i> < 0.05) at baseline and for Katz (<i>P</i> < 0.01) and STAI (<i>P</i> < 0.05) after the intervention. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The Nintendo Switch has proven effective in rehabilitating older adults and promoting active and healthy aging. Implementing exergames can improve balance, independence, and cognitive ability in older adult residents of nursing homes. Supervision by health care professionals is crucial to ensure safety and maximize therapeutic benefits.</p>","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of a BikeRacer Computer Training on Multitasking Ability and Road Security in Older Bicycle Riders.","authors":"Jürgen Pripfl, Thomas E Dorner, Christina Fastl, Christoph Gisinger","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2024.0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2024.0019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> To evaluate the effects of a 4-week \"BikeRacer-Multitasking\" computer-based training program on various outcomes, such as multitasking ability, and performance in complex situations on a bicycle exercise course, in comparison with two active control groups. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> Randomized controlled study including 56 participants aged 65 years or older. The intervention group (IG) performed 4 weeks of training with the BikeRacer-Multitasking computer game, in which two tasks had to be carried out at the same time: steering a bicycle on a given path, reacting to a target stimulus as quickly as possible, and ignoring three further distractor stimuli. The first control group (CG1) trained with a version of the BikeRacer game without the multitasking component, and the second control group (CG2) played Sudoku. All three groups performed questionnaire-based psychometric performance tests and tasks on a real-life bicycle exercise course twice, before and after the intervention. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Processing speed improved significantly over time in all three groups. Selective attention (correct answers) significantly improved in the IG and CG1, but not in CG2 (<i>P</i> = 0.022 for the interaction). Multitasking ability and divided attention significantly improved in IG, decreased in CG1, and showed no change in CG2 (<i>P</i> = 0.005 for the interaction). All three groups showed significantly better performances in some of the multitasking components in the bicycle course after the training compared with before (no significant group interaction). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> BikeRacer-Multitasking game increased the multitasking ability of senior cyclists as well as their performance in complex situations of a bicycle exercise course.</p>","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143990672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and Usability Testing of a 3D Virtual Simulation Game in Teaching Intravenous Fluid Therapy in Nursing Education.","authors":"Emine Kuruca Ozdemir, Leyla Dinc, Hasmet Gurcay","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2024.0172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2024.0172","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> To describe the gamification process of peripheral intravenous catheterization (PIVC) and intravenous fluid therapy (IFT) in nursing education and conduct usability testing of the 3D virtual simulation game. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> A 3D virtual simulation game was developed to teach PIVC and IFT based on the current literature, Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, and Schell's Elemental Tetrad. The game, IntraveNurseGame, had 11 stages, and it rewarded the players with score-based titles based on Benner's clinical competence stages. Usability testing was conducted with 17 participants, including 5 nursing experts and 12 senior nursing students. Heuristic evaluation with experts, think-aloud method, and user tests were performed using the Game Evaluation Questionnaire and GUESS-20-TR-Scale. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis were used. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Experts were satisfied with the game experience and had fun. The game met their expectations and could help the nursing students learn the subject. Experts provided suggestions, including visual similarity of some animations, instructions regarding how to use the mouse cursor, and encouragement for students to remember the steps of the actual procedure by removing the instructions from some stages. Users scored the GUESS-20-TR mean score above the moderate level (5.71 ± 0.90), showing they were satisfied with the gaming experience. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The 3D virtual simulation game had good usability features with some areas of improvement. The theories and elements used in this study can help nurse educators and researchers develop effective games and engaging game-rewarding systems. The usability testing provided valuable information for the games to be developed in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144041122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Cognition, Self-Efficacy, and Postural Control Skills of Persons with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Using Immersive Puzzle Video Games.","authors":"Jen-Suh Chern, Yu Yang, Chien-Chun Chu","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2024.0173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2024.0173","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Introduction:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; Players' engagement in video games is dependent on their level of immersion in the virtual gaming environment. Tabletop (TT) puzzle video games (PVGs), which are usually played in a sedentary posture and require upper limb motor skill, improve players' cognition and upper limb motor performance. Immersive PVGs, such as Angry Birds, have been created recently. These games are played in a standing mode and require the players to shift their center of gravity (COG) to achieve the gaming goals. Their task-oriented nature makes it possible for these video games to improve players' self-efficacy. However, there is a lack of research into the cognitive, upper and lower limb motor performance, capacity to shift the COG, that is, stability limit, and self-efficacy benefits of immersive PVGs played in standing mode. &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Objectives:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; This study examined the effects of an immersive physics-based PVG (PBPVG), the Angry Birds, on cognition, motor outcomes, and self-efficacy. Immersive video games were developed in order to enable a high level of immersion and engagement. We hypothesized that following three sessions per week for 12 weeks of training, players would demonstrate improvements in cognition, upper and lower limb motor performance, stability limit, and self-efficacy. &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Methods:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; A sample of 82 adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders recruited from two psychiatric rehabilitation units were assigned by lottery randomization to an experimental group or a control group (&lt;i&gt;n&lt;/i&gt; = 41 respectively). Participants in the experimental group played Angry Birds in standing mode for three 50-minute sessions per week for 12 weeks. Processing speed and cognitive flexibility (two critical components of integrated cognition), upper and lower limb motor performance, stability limit, and self-efficacy were evaluated at baseline and at 12 weeks. &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Results:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; A repeated measures two-way analysis of variance revealed significant interaction effects (&lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; = 0.021-&lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.001) with medium to large effect sizes (&lt;i&gt;η&lt;sub&gt;p&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/i&gt; = 0.064-0.241) for stability limit and self-efficacy. Significant main effects &lt;i&gt;(P&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.001) with medium to large effect sizes (&lt;i&gt;η&lt;sub&gt;p&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/i&gt; = 0.095-0.277) for processing speed and upper and lower limb motor performance were found. The following simple main effects examined with one-way analysis of covariance showed significant improvement (&lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.001) with medium to large effect sizes (&lt;i&gt;η&lt;sub&gt;p&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/i&gt; = 0.151-0.249) for stability limit and self-efficacy. A near significant difference (&lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; = 0.063) with a near medium effect size (&lt;i&gt;η&lt;sub&gt;p&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/i&gt; = 0.040) showed improvement in cognitive flexibility, but nonsignificant improvement (&lt;i&gt;P&lt;/i&gt; &gt; 0.05) with a trivial effect size (&lt;i&gt;η&lt;sub&gt;p&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/i&gt; = 0.001) for processing speed and a small effect size (&lt;i&gt;η&lt;sub&gt;p&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144021769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Feasibility of a Mobile Exergame for Patients with Heart Failure.","authors":"Maria Andreassen, Núria Santaularia, Aseel Berglund, Erik Berglund, Helena Orädd, Anna Strömberg, Tiny Jaarsma, Leonie Klompstra","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2024.0093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2024.0093","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Physical activity is beneficial and recommended to improve outcomes for patients with heart failure (HF). Exergaming combines gaming technology with physical activity. Therefore, we developed a mobile exergame in a co-design process, the exergame would engage participants in physical activity anywhere and anytime. This study aims to assess the feasibility of a newly developed mobile exergame, heart farming, for patients with HF. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A total of 14 participants with HF used the exergame on their smartphones for one month (9 Swedish and 5 Spanish participants; 9 males, mean 72 years, range 61-82 years). Participants were provided an introduction to the exergame, and follow-up was carried out regularly by telephone. Participants were advised to increase the daily walking duration by 10 minutes a day, based on the number of meters walked in the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Areas of feasibility identified were acceptability, demand, implementation, and practicality, which were examined during telephone follow-ups and interviews, and data downloaded from the exergame. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Participants found the farming theme appealing, and coaching encouraged them to perform the exergame on a regular basis (acceptability). Based on the 6MWT, the personal goal for daily walking was set (mean of 704 meters, range 250-900 meters). Participants reported that daily goals and tasks were manageable. The exergame was perceived as appropriate to decrease sedentary time, and participants reported improved physical health (demand). The exergame was perceived as easy to learn and use, and adjustable to individual needs (implementation). Exergaming while walking and conversing with others was described as less convenient (practicality). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Participants with HF valued personalized support and the exergame's farming theme was appealing. The goal to increase walking by 10 minutes a day was seen as a realistic way to reduce sedentary behavior. When introducing the exergame, it is essential to emphasize the importance of proper lighting, so meters walked are accurately recorded.</p>","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acceptance and Usability of Different Virtual Reality-Based Technologies Supporting Physical Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb: Results of Experiments with Patients After Upper Limb Injury at Work.","authors":"Andrzej Grabowski","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2024.0071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2024.0071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> The human-computer interface is pivotal in advancing products like virtual reality (VR) games tailored for upper limb rehabilitation. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> A comparative study was conducted with 60 male participants, all young construction workers aged 20 to 30, who were selected from two rehabilitation centers, specifically targeting individuals with comparable upper limb dysfunctions resultant from occupational injuries, as assessed by qualified physiotherapists. The study evaluated various image presentation methodologies, two types of head-mounted displays (HMDs), tethered to a PC and a stand-alone, and a TV. Participants engaged in a series of five distinct rehabilitation games, executing a standardized sequence of movements over a 30-minute duration. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Findings revealed a significant correlation between the chosen interface and factors such as technology acceptance, usability, user experience, spatial presence, and perceived stress during the training sessions. To compare display methods Mann-Whitney <i>U</i> tests were performed. The HMD configurations generally outperformed the TV option. The stand-alone HMD particularly demonstrated superior outcomes in comparison to both, TV and HMD tethered to PC, with increases observed in intent to use (52% and 16%), overall performance (41% and 15%), and perceived usefulness (20% and 16%). The usability assessment conducted by physiotherapists yielded an average score of 74.5, indicating a consensus on the practicality and effectiveness of the system. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The high usability of HMD aligns with previous studies. New findings concern an in-depth comparative analysis of interfaces across multiple dimensions. Future research should explore the evaluation of interfaces after long-term use and factors influencing therapy effectiveness and upper limb functionality.</p>","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving Health Care Training: A Serious Game Approach to Malnutrition Screening.","authors":"Håvard Vibeto, Markus Sebastian Bakken Storeide","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2024.0170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2024.0170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> This pilot study explores the potential of the serious game Kamferhjemmet in training health care professionals in Norway on the use of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> Using a multimethods approach, the research involved pre- and postgame surveys, interviews, and observations with 29 participants from two health care institutions. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The findings revealed that while participants generally exhibited high digital literacy and had a positive attitude toward game-based learning, there were notable challenges, including game repetitiveness, interface issues, and the difficulty of integrating the game into busy work schedules. Despite these challenges, the majority of participants believed the game enhanced their proficiency with MUST. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The study concludes that while Kamferhjemmet shows promise as an educational tool, further refinements to the game design and structured implementation within health care training programs are needed. Future research should explore a comparison with traditional training methods to fully assess the effectiveness of serious games in health care education.</p>","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effects of Technology-Based Rehabilitation in Rheumatic Diseases with Hand Involvement: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Sebahat Yaprak Cetin, Saniye Yardim, Mert Dogan, Gulsah Sutcuoglu Ucmak, Ozgun Kaya Kara, Ayse Ayan","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2024.0164","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2024.0164","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> The aim of this study was to examine the effect of technology-based rehabilitation on grip strength, functionality, and disease activity in rheumatic diseases with hand involvement, and to compare these effects with the effects of conventional hand rehabilitation and with a control group that continued routine life. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> The study included 45 patients, with a mean age of 52.24 ± 10.03 years, who were diagnosed with rheumatic disease involving the hand. The patients were randomized to an intervention group (<i>n</i> = 15), conventional group (<i>n</i> = 15), and control group (<i>n</i> = 15). A virtual reality (VR) application with a leap motion controller (LMC) device was applied to the intervention group and stretching and strengthening exercises were applied to the conventional exercise group twice a week for 8 weeks. Evaluations were made using the Disease Activity Score-28, dynamometer, pinch meter, Michigan hand outcome test, Duruöz Hand Index, Jebsen hand function test, and 9-hole peg test. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A significant difference was determined in favor of the LMC group in terms of the Jebsen Hand Function test, 9-hole peg test and grip strength after the intervention (<i>P</i> < 0.05). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> For patients with rheumatic diseases with hand involvement, VR rehabilitation via LMC under the guidance of a physiotherapist has positive effects on the patients' grip strength and hand functions. Developing approaches that will maintain patients' motivation for exercise during the treatment process may help increase and maintain these effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143773671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Single or Multiplayer Mode? Examining the Effects of Exergames in Improving Physical Health and Well-Being Among Older Adults.","authors":"Huanyu Bao, Sai G S Pai, Navrag B Singh, Ben Tan Phat Pham, Sowmiya Meena Siva Subramaniam, Yin-Leng Theng, Edmund W J Lee","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2023.0241","DOIUrl":"10.1089/g4h.2023.0241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> This study assesses the impact of single-player and multiplayer exergaming modes on improving exercise intentions, reduction of fear of falling, and emotional well-being among older adults, primarily from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds-a group often underrepresented in exergame research. <b><i>Method:</i></b> We engaged 48 participants, primarily from low-SES communities in Singapore for a 4-week community-based exergaming intervention. Participants were divided into four groups as follows: (1) conventional exercise alone, (2) exergames alone, (3) exergames with a health coach, and (4) exergames with a peer. Using two-way repeated-measures ANOVA, we analyzed the effects of these interventions. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The findings revealed that all exergaming modes positively influenced exercise intentions, fear of falling, and emotional well-being to varying extents. Notably, exergaming with a health coach significantly improved participants' exercise intentions and emotional well-being, underscoring the value of expert guidance in motivating and supporting older adults in adopting healthier lifestyles. Exergaming with a peer was most effective in reducing fear of falling, highlighting the importance of social support and peer interaction in addressing physical health concerns among this population. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> This study emphasizes the potential of tailored exergame interventions incorporating various social interactions to improve health outcomes for older adults, contributing to more inclusive health promotion strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":"119-126"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation as an Innovative Learning Strategy for Acquisition of Clinical Skills in Nursing Education: Experimental Design.","authors":"Samar Thabet Jallad, Burçin Işık","doi":"10.1089/g4h.2023.0139","DOIUrl":"10.1089/g4h.2023.0139","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> A transformation of learning in nursing is necessary to prepare students for developing complex clinical environments. The essential aim of clinical nursing learning is to enhance the integration of theoretical knowledge in the clinical environment by using various innovative strategies, such as immersive virtual reality (VR) simulation to develop a learning process that allows students to gain knowledge and perform skills in a visually attractive way, which enhances the quality and safety of clinical learning through repeated exposure to educational content that supports students' cognitive and psychomotor skills. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> This study was aimed at determining the effectiveness of immersive VR simulation as a learning strategy on the acquisition of intramuscular injection skills in nursing education and the performance level of nursing students compared with a physical learning environment (low-fidelity simulation). <b><i>Materials and Metods:</i></b> The experimental design (pre-post-test) was used among first-year nursing students (<i>N</i> = 66) (control group = 33, hip model and experimental group = 33, VR simulation) of the summer semester of 2019-2020 in the Faculty of Nursing at Near East University in Cyprus. <b><i>Results:</i></b> There is a significant difference between both groups in performance psychomotor skills scores, and the mean was higher in the experimental group (<i>P</i> = 0.002) and a significantly longer period of time than in the control group (<i>P</i> < 0.05). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Immersive VR simulation is a supplementary tool and useful teaching-learning strategy for training in nursing education alongside physical laboratory (hip-model and mannequin) and psychomotor skills requiring the ordering of skill steps in teaching, and it provides realistic experiences in a safe environment instead of the unavailability of actual customers in clinical settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47401,"journal":{"name":"Games for Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":"110-118"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}