Effectiveness of a Web-Based Virtual Simulation to Train Nursing Students in Suicide Risk Assessment: Randomized Controlled Investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Nurses play a critical role in suicide prevention; yet, they face significant obstacles. Improving the evaluation and management of patients at risk of suicide requires innovative training techniques that safely and effectively enhance nursing students' skills, knowledge, and confidence. Virtual simulation (VS) based training can be particularly effective because it allows interaction with patients without the risk of causing harm.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pedagogical effectiveness of a novel VS tool featuring a fully automated and emotionally reactive virtual patient by assessing its ability to assist nursing students in learning suicide risk assessment. VS also included an

SUBMITTER: Roux P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12316442 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature