VR training beats traditional methods for teaching nursing students physical exams

NCT ID NCT06536361

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) simulation helps nursing students learn respiratory physical exams better than traditional small-group practice. 76 second-year students were randomly assigned to either VR training using an Oculus headset or hands-on practice in a lab. Both groups improved, but the VR group showed significantly greater gains in knowledge and skill, though they took longer to complete the exam. Students also rated the VR tool as easy to use and effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Virtual reality simulation using Oculus Meta Quest 3 headset
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could become a standard teaching tool for nursing education, improving how students learn physical exam skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with 76 students, so results may not apply broadly. The VR group took longer to perform exams, which could be a drawback in real-world training.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Coma

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EXANIMATION NURSE'S ROLE NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University Nursing Faculty

Ankara, Ankara, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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