Effectiveness and Utility of Virtual Reality Simulation as an Educational Tool for Safe Performance of COVID-19 Diagnostics: Prospective, Randomized Pilot Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the proper use of hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) is paramount for preventing the spread of diseases such as COVID-19, health care personnel have been shown to use incorrect techniques for donning/doffing of PPE and hand hygiene, leading to a large number of infections among health professionals. Education and training are difficult owing to the social distancing restrictions in place, shortages of PPE and testing material, and lack of evidence on optimal training. Virtual reality (VR) simulation can offer a multisensory, 3-D, fully immersive, and safe training opportunity that addresses these obstacles.

Objective

The aim of this study is to explore the short- and long-term effectiveness of a fully immersive VR simulation versus a traditio

SUBMITTER: Birrenbach T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8510143 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature