Virtual Simulated Placements in Health Care Education: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A virtual simulated placement (VSP) is a computer-based version of a practice placement. COVID-19 drove increased adoption of web-based technology in clinical education. Accordingly, the number of VSP publications increased from 2020. This review determines the scope of this literature to inform future research questions.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the range and types of evidence related to VSPs across the health care professions.

Methods

Studies that focussed on health care students participating in VSPs. Hybrid, augmented reality, and mixed reality placements were excluded. In total, 14 databases were searched, limited to English, and dated from January 1, 2020. Supplementary searches were employed, and an updated search was conducted on July 9,

SUBMITTER: Samson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12280114 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature