| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2645737 | Clinical Simulation in Nursing | 2015 | 7 Pages |
•The experimental group participants were younger and had a lower GPA than the control group participants.•The experimental group visual analog score and the overall performance score grading tool score were greater compared with the control group scores.•The control group spent more time on the nonhuman models than the experimental group spent in minutes combined between virtual simulation and nonhuman models.•All participants in the experimental group successfully completed the catheterization skill on the first attempt
BackgroundAdvancements in virtual reality simulation hold promise for new instructional strategies for basic nursing skills.MethodVirtual reality simulation was designed to support Foley catheter skill proficiency in students with an associate's degree in nursing. An after-only experimental design was used to evaluate skill performance scores, perceived preparation, and practice time in minutes.ResultsIndependent-samples t test revealed no statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups; however, mean differences revealed positive trends.ConclusionFindings from this study support use of virtual reality simulation as a supplemental tool for teaching students critical steps in clinical skills such as the insertion of a Foley catheter.
