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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Training in Disaster Medicine Courses for Students in Nursing: A Scoping Review of Adoptable Tools

Camilla Elena Magi
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Stefano Bambi
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Paolo Iovino
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Khadija El Aoufy
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Carla Amato
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Chiara Balestri
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Laura Rasero
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Yari Longobucco
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Version 1 : Received: 27 June 2023 / Approved: 28 June 2023 / Online: 28 June 2023 (15:54:49 CEST)

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Magi, C.E.; Bambi, S.; Iovino, P.; El Aoufy, K.; Amato, C.; Balestri, C.; Rasero, L.; Longobucco, Y. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Training in Disaster Medicine Courses for Students in Nursing: A Scoping Review of Adoptable Tools. Behav. Sci. 2023, 13, 616. Magi, C.E.; Bambi, S.; Iovino, P.; El Aoufy, K.; Amato, C.; Balestri, C.; Rasero, L.; Longobucco, Y. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Training in Disaster Medicine Courses for Students in Nursing: A Scoping Review of Adoptable Tools. Behav. Sci. 2023, 13, 616.

Abstract

Nurses and paramedics play a pivotal role when Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI) occur, yet they often feel unprepared for such events. Implementation strategies for training activities, including Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) simulations, offer realistic and immersive learning experiences, enhancing skills and competencies for nursing students. The aim of this work was to investigate the adopted tools in studies on VR&AR simulations for training nursing and paramedic students in managing MCI. A scoping review was performed following the PRISMA-ScR statement, and the search strategy was conducted through five electronic databases from December 2022 to March 2023. Of 162 records identified, 27 full-text were screened and, six studies were included in this review. These studies involved students who were assigned to different training methods, including immersive VR simulation, written instruction, and traditional lecture. VR&AR and immersive simulation generally show promising evidences in enhancing practical skills and knowledge in MCI management. VR&AR showed to be promising in disaster education and preparedness training, offering different levels of immersiveness and engagement, encouraging active and experential learning. Further research is needed to determine their long-term effectiveness. The choice of training method should consider program goals, target population, and available resources.

Keywords

nursing students; paramedic students; training; virtual reality; augmented reality; disaster medicine; mass casualty incidents; competence; self-efficacy; learning immersion

Subject

Public Health and Healthcare, Nursing

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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