Could virtual reality make medication errors a thing of the past for new nurses?

NCT ID NCT07711873

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training can help nursing students learn to administer medications more safely. Third- and fourth-year nursing students are randomly assigned to receive VR training either first or later. The training includes three 90-minute sessions with immersive simulations of routine, high-alert, and semi-emergency medication scenarios, followed by group discussions. Researchers measure students' confidence and self-reported safe medication practices.

What this could mean

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Active substance: virtual reality-based medication administration training (AcroXeR NursingVR)
What this could lead to: If effective, VR training could become a standard tool for nursing education, improving patient safety before students enter real clinical settings.
What could go wrong: This is a small study with 60 students at one university, so results may not apply broadly. VR may cause cybersickness in some users.

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EDUCATION NURSING MEDICATION ERRORS PATIENT SAFETY

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University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam

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