The effect of haptic-interactive virtual reality and computer-based simulation on nursing students’ knowledge, skills, anxiety, and satisfaction in nasogastric tube training: A randomized controlled trial


KIZIL H., ŞENDİR M.

Clinical Simulation in Nursing, cilt.109, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 109
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101848
  • Dergi Adı: Clinical Simulation in Nursing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Haptic, Nasogastric, Nursing, Simulation, Virtual reality
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of virtual reality and computer-based simulations with haptic interfaces on nursing students'knowledge,skill,anxiety,satisfaction and self-confidence regarding nasogastric tube insertion. Method: The study sample included 90 nursing students.Participants were randomly assigned into three groups (each group,n=30):a control, an Experimental-1(virtual reality simulation supported with a haptic glove) and an Experimental-2 (computer-based simulation supported with a haptic arm). Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0. Results: The Experimental-1 group achieved significantly higher posttest knowledge scores,lower state anxiety scores,and higher skill performance scores compared to other groups.This group also reported greater satisfaction and self-confidence. Conclusion: Virtual reality simulation with a haptic interface effectively enhanced students’ knowledge,skills,satisfaction and self-confidence while reducing anxiety in nasogastric tube instruction.