Evaluating virtual reality communication training in nursing
and medical education: A multi-country cross-sectional study

J 2026

Evaluating virtual reality communication training in nursing and medical education: A multi-country cross-sectional study

SAAB, Mohamad M; Mark O'DONOVAN; İrem KOÇ; Jennifer KENNY; Jan HRDLIČKA et al.

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Evaluating virtual reality communication training in nursing and medical education: A multi-country cross-sectional study

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Nurse Education Today, EDINBURGH, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, 2026, 0260-6917

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angličtina

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Článek v odborném periodiku

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30307 Nursing

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Velká Británie a Severní Irsko

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není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

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Communication; Curriculum; Education; Feasibility studies; Medical education; Nursing education; Virtual reality

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14110523, rivok

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Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

Změněno: 8. 4. 2026 12:01, Mgr. Tereza Miškechová

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Introduction Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used in health professions education due to its rapid advancement and proven effectiveness in simulating clinical scenarios. It enhances theoretical knowledge, practical skills, communication, and emotional intelligence in a safe and immersive environment. VR also shows potential to improve communication skills among nursing and medical students, though large-scale research in this area remains limited. Objective To evaluate VR communication training in nursing and medical education. Methods A cross-sectional feasibility, usability, and acceptability study was conducted from November 2024 to May 2025. Nursing and medical students were recruited from six universities in five European countries using purposive and snowball sampling. Participants engaged with a VR scenario simulating challenging communication then completed a 35-item electronic survey. This included sociodemographic questions, the System Usability Scale, VR Feasibility Scale, satisfaction questionnaire, and open-ended items. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, and qualitative responses underwent content analysis. Results A total of 268 students participated. Most (70%) had never used VR for education. The VR scenario was well received, with a mean usability score of 78.46/100 and feasibility score of 86.44/100. Satisfaction was high (94%). Nine percent reported issues, mostly visual or technical. Usability scores were higher for students who had used VR for leisure (+3.49 points, p = 0.019) and lower for those who experienced symptoms including headache, eye strain, cybersickness, dizziness, emotional upset, and physical discomfort (−7.37 points, p = 0.021). VR was viewed as a useful, engaging supplement to traditional communication training. Participants valued the immersive, realistic design and structured guidance. They suggested expanding VR with more scenarios and feedback, while noting it should complement real-life practice. Conclusions VR-based communication training is feasible, usable, and acceptable, offering a promising addition to traditional methods. Addressing technical and financial barriers is key to broader adoption in health education.

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SAAB, Mohamad M; Mark O'DONOVAN; İrem KOÇ; Jennifer KENNY; Jan HRDLIČKA; Jiří WILD; Martin ZIELINA; Lucie HRDLIČKOVÁ; Kateřina RUSINOVÁ; Martin LOUČKA; Aleksandrina SKVORTSOVA; Liesbeth M Van VLIET; Madelief MEDEMA; Arianne D PIETERSE; Claudia BAUSEWEIN; Sabine H KRAUSS; Johannes ROSENBRUCH; Stephanie STIEL; Kambiz AFSHAR; Malte KLEMMT; Paulo ALVES; Vasco SILVA-NEVES; Salomé PINHO; Ana Carolina MONTEIRO; Cathy PAYNE a Irene HARTIGAN. Evaluating virtual reality communication training in nursing and medical education: A multi-country cross-sectional study. Nurse Education Today. EDINBURGH: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, 2026, roč. 160, May 2026, s. 1-11. ISSN 0260-6917. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2026.106985.

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N2  - Introduction Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used in health professions education due to its rapid advancement and proven effectiveness in simulating clinical scenarios. It enhances theoretical knowledge, practical skills, communication, and emotional intelligence in a safe and immersive environment. VR also shows potential to improve communication skills among nursing and medical students, though large-scale research in this area remains limited. Objective To evaluate VR communication training in nursing and medical education. Methods A cross-sectional feasibility, usability, and acceptability study was conducted from November 2024 to May 2025. Nursing and medical students were recruited from six universities in five European countries using purposive and snowball sampling. Participants engaged with a VR scenario simulating challenging communication then completed a 35-item electronic survey. This included sociodemographic questions, the System Usability Scale, VR Feasibility Scale, satisfaction questionnaire, and open-ended items. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, and qualitative responses underwent content analysis. Results A total of 268 students participated. Most (70%) had never used VR for education. The VR scenario was well received, with a mean usability score of 78.46/100 and feasibility score of 86.44/100. Satisfaction was high (94%). Nine percent reported issues, mostly visual or technical. Usability scores were higher for students who had used VR for leisure (+3.49 points, p = 0.019) and lower for those who experienced symptoms including headache, eye strain, cybersickness, dizziness, emotional upset, and physical discomfort (−7.37 points, p = 0.021). VR was viewed as a useful, engaging supplement to traditional communication training. Participants valued the immersive, realistic design and structured guidance. They suggested expanding VR with more scenarios and feedback, while noting it should complement real-life practice. Conclusions VR-based communication training is feasible, usable, and acceptable, offering a promising addition to traditional methods. Addressing technical and financial barriers is key to broader adoption in health education.
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SAAB, Mohamad M; Mark O'DONOVAN; İrem KO$\backslash$C C; Jennifer KENNY; Jan HRDLIČKA; Jiří WILD; Martin ZIELINA; Lucie HRDLIČKOVÁ; Kateřina RUSINOVÁ; Martin LOUČKA; Aleksandrina SKVORTSOVA; Liesbeth M Van VLIET; Madelief MEDEMA; Arianne D PIETERSE; Claudia BAUSEWEIN; Sabine H KRAUSS; Johannes ROSENBRUCH; Stephanie STIEL; Kambiz AFSHAR; Malte KLEMMT; Paulo ALVES; Vasco SILVA-NEVES; Salomé PINHO; Ana Carolina MONTEIRO; Cathy PAYNE a Irene HARTIGAN. Evaluating virtual reality communication training in nursing and medical education: A multi-country cross-sectional study. \textit{Nurse Education Today}. EDINBURGH: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, 2026, roč.~160, May 2026, s.~1-11. ISSN~0260-6917. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2026.106985.

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