VR training boosts nursing Students' confidence in oral care

NCT ID NCT06724003

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a computer-based virtual reality simulation could improve nursing students' knowledge, self-confidence, and satisfaction when learning how to provide oral care to unconscious patients. Sixty-eight first-year nursing students in Turkey participated. The VR simulation was designed as a single scenario, and students' learning was measured using a validated scale. The goal is to see if this modern training tool can better prepare future nurses for this important task.

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Active substance: computer-based virtual reality simulation
What this could lead to: If successful, this VR training method could be used to better prepare nursing students for real-world oral care of unconscious patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-site study with only 68 students, so results may not apply broadly. It measures short-term learning outcomes, not actual patient care improvements.

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Personal Satisfaction

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NURSING STUDENT

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Locations

Giresun University Faculty of Health Sciences

Giresun, Piraziz, 28340, Turkey (Türkiye)

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