VR training beats traditional methods for teaching nursing students physical exams
NCT ID NCT06536361
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.
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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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Locations
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Gazi University Nursing Faculty
Ankara, Ankara, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)