| Titre : | Comparative effectiveness of immersive virtual reality and traditional manikin-based simulation in midwifery training: a cohort study across successive academic years (2024) |
| Auteurs : | Wanjiku Mwangi ; Nyambura Njoroge |
| Type de document : | Article |
| Dans : | Midwifery Digest (Midirs) (Vol. 34, n° 4, December 2024) |
| Article en page(s) : | p. 290-295 |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Descripteurs : |
HE Vinci Comparaison ; Etude comparative ; Formation par simulation ; Réalité de synthèse ; Sage-femme |
| Résumé : |
Objective: This cohort study investigates the comparative effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) and traditional manikin-based simulation in midwifery training across successive academic years.
Methods: Midwifery students (N=80) were enrolled over two academic years and randomly assigned to either VR (n=40) or manikin-based (n=40) training groups. Virtual Medical Coaching provided the VR simulations, while the manikin-based simulations were provided by Laerdal. The impact of each training method on students' practical skills, knowledge retention and confidence levels was assessed using standardised evaluation tools, including practical exams, knowledge tests and confidence surveys. Ethical approval was obtained and informed consent was collected from all participants. Results: The VR group demonstrated significantly higher post-training scores across all metrics than the traditional group. The mean post-training scores for the VR group were 77.57 (skills), 67.17 (confidence) and 77.58 (knowledge), whereas the traditional group scored 68.26, 56.97 and 68.00, respectively. Independent t-tests confirmed the superior performance of the VR group in skills (t = -12.32, p Conclusions: The findings suggest that VR can be a valuable adjunct to traditional manikin-based simulation in midwifery education, enhancing skills, confidence and knowledge retention. The study's limitations include the short-term follow-up period and the single-institution setting, which may affect the generalisability of the results. Future research should explore long-term retention of skills and the cost-effectiveness of VR integration into training programmes. |
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| Cote | Support | Localisation | Section | Disponibilité |
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| Midwifery Digest (Midirs). Vol. 34, n° 4 (December 2024) | Périodique papier | Woluwe | Espace revues | Consultation sur place uniquement Exclu du prêt |
