Effects of virtual reality simulation on medical students' emotional and subjective experience compared to high-fidelity simulation in pediatrics clerkship.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to explore the educational impact of virtual reality (VR) simulation compared to high-fidelity (HF) simulation. Recently, VR simulation has been integrated into medical education, offering advantages such as cost- and space-efficiency, accessibility, and autonomy, enabling self-directed, repeated practice. Prior research comparing VR and HF simulations has focused primarily on knowledge acquisition, skill development, and learner satisfaction. Given that medical students often experience low confidence and high anxiety during clinical transitions, it is essential to examine the VR simulation's impact on these emotional factors and students' subjective experiences. This study investigated the effects of VR and HF simulations on anxiety, confidence, engagement, and perceived

SUBMITTER: Kim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507253 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature