VR headsets boost nursing exam skills better than group practice, study finds
NCT ID NCT06536361
First seen Mar 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study compared immersive virtual reality (VR) training to traditional peer-assisted small-group practice for teaching nursing students how to perform respiratory system physical exams. 76 second-year nursing students were randomly assigned to either VR using an Oculus headset or hands-on practice with classmates. Both groups improved, but the VR group showed significantly greater gains in knowledge and skill scores, though they took longer to complete the exam. Students also rated the VR tool highly for usability.
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Gazi University Nursing Faculty
Ankara, Ankara, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Active substance
Immersive virtual reality training using Oculus Meta Quest 3 headset
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that VR is a better way to teach nursing students physical exam skills, potentially improving patient care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 76 students from one university. Results may not apply to other settings or students. VR also took longer to complete than traditional practice.
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