User Experience of Virtual Reality in Healthcare Clinical Training

Abstract: Background: The field of healthcare education is constantly in search of new and creative solutions to various problems. One such solution that has gained significant popularity is the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance healthcare clinical education and training. Despite its widespread use, there is a dearth of research on how to optimize the learning and immersive experience offered by VR in the context of healthcare clinical training.Objective: This integrative review aims to thoroughly examine the user experience of virtual reality in healthcare education, utilizing existing research cases as a basis. The purpose of this paper is to offer insights into the following research inquiries: What dominant factor can be used to evaluate the user experience of virtual reality in healthcare education? In medical training, What are the special precautions for VR user experience?Data sources: An extensive search was conducted using virtual reality in healthcare clinical training for scientific research data between 2018 and 2024. The search encompassed databases such as PubMed, IEEE Xplore, and Google Scholar. The search retrieved 10 original articles, which were quality-checked and included for review based on the search criteria.Results: After extensive research of case studies in existing literature, we have developed a deeper understanding of the user experiences of medical students and faculty in virtual reality. Our analysis has revealed dominant factors that influence the virtual reality user experience. These insights will ultimately enhance the effectiveness of virtual reality training for medical learning, providing trainees with a more efficient and rewarding experience.

Keywords: Virtual reality, User experience, Educational virtual realities, Healthcare education, Simulation training, Clinical training, Training effectiveness

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1005682

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