The effects of virtual reality simulation as a teaching strategy for skills preparation in nursing students

Clinical Simulation in Nursing

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 52-58

  Smith, Pamela C ^a   Hamilton, Bernita K ^b  

^a Department of Chemistry   (United States)

^b TROY UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Catheterization; Nursing students; Simulation; Skills preparation; Teaching strategy; Three dimensional technology; Virtual reality; Virtual reality development

Indexed keywords

EID: 84920714455     PISSN: 18761399     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecns.2014.10.001     Document Type: Article

References (14)

1. Bonis S., Taft L., Wendler C.M. Strategies to promote success on the NCLEX-RN: An evidence-based approach using the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation. Nursing Education Perspectives 2007, 28(2):82-87. 10.1097/01.NCN.0000336449.70283.16.
2. Botden S.M.B.I., Torab F., Buzink S.N., Jakimowicz J.J. The importance of haptic feedback in laparoscopic suturing training and the additive value of virtual reality simulation. Surgical Endoscopy 2008, 22(5):1214-1222. 10.1007/s00464-007-9589-x.
3. Doong J., Fung C., Jeng M., Tsai S., Tsai W. The assessment of stability and reliability of a virtual reality-based intravenous injection simulator. Computers Informatics, Nursing 2008, 26(4):221-226. 10.1097/01.NCN.0000304804.46369.5a.
4. Jenson C.E., Forsyth D.M. Virtual reality simulation: Using three- dimensional technology to teach nursing students. Computers, Informatics, Nursing 2012, 30(6):312-318. 10.1097/NXN.0b013e31824af6ae.
5. Kring D.L. Clinical nurse specialist practice domains and evidence-based practice competencies: A matrix of influence. Clinical Nurse Specialist 2008, 22(4):179-183. 10.1097/01.NUR.0000311706.38404.cf.
6. Kundhal P.S., Grantcharov T.P. Psychomotor performance measured in a virtual environment correlates with technical skills in the operating room. Surgical Endoscopy 2009, 23:645-649. 10.1007/s00464-008-0043-5.
7. Melynk B.M., Fineout-Overholt E. Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare 2011, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.
8. Nagle B.M., McHale J.M., Alexander G.A., French B.M. Incorporating scenario-based simulation into a hospital nursing education program. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 2009, 40(1):18-25. Retrieved from. http://dx.doi.org.libproxy.troy.edu/10.3928/00220124-20090101-02.
9. Potter P.A., Perry A.G., Stockert P., Hall A. Basic nursing 2011, Mosby Elsevier, St. Louis, MO. 7th ed.
10. Stevens K.R. ACE Star Model of EBP: Knowledge Ttransformation 2012, Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Retrieved from. http://www.acestar.uthscsa.edu/acestar-model.asp.
11. Strangman N., Hall T. Virtual Reality and Computer Simulations 2010, Retrieved from. http://aim.cast.org/learn/historyarchive/backgroundpapers/virtual_simulations.
12. Synder C.W., Vandromme M.J., Tyra S.L., Hawn M.D. Retention of colonoscopy skills after virtual reality simulator training by independent and proctored methods. The American Surgeon 2010, 76(7):743-746.
13. Verdaasdonk E.G.G., Dankelman J., Lange J.F., Stassen L.P.S. Transfer validity of laparoscopic knot-tying training on a VR simulator to a realistic environment: A randomized controlled trial. Surgical Endoscopy 2008, 22:1636-1642. 10.1007/s00464-007-9672-3.
14. Zhang A., Hünerbein M., Dai Y., Schlag P.M., Siegfried B. Construct validity testing of a laparoscopic surgery simulator (Lap Mentor): Evaluation of surgical skill with a virtual laparoscopic training simulator. Surgical Endoscopy 2008, 22(6):1440-1444. 10.1007/s00464-007-9625-x.