Surgical Hand Washing and Sterile Dressing Training With Virtual Reality Glasses

Investigation of The Effect Of Scenario-Based Three-Dimensional Video Education Utilizing Virtual Reality Glasses on Nursing Students' Surgical Handwashing and Sterile Dressing Skills

ABSTRACT This study is a comparison of the impact of virtual reality on surgical handwashing and sterile dressing knowledge, skills, satisfaction, and confidence in nursing students enrolled in surgical nursing, as opposed to conventional teaching methods.

Keywords: Virtual reality, surgical nursing education, surgical handwashing and sterile dressing skills, scenario-based education, three-dimensional video education.

This research is a randomized controlled experimental study aiming to investigate the impact of scenario-based three-dimensional video education using virtual reality goggles on surgical handwashing and sterile dressing skills. Volunteer nursing students, forming the research sample, were divided into three groups using a simple random sampling method. The first group was provided with an 11-minute VR experience using virtual reality goggles, repeated three times. The second group received theoretical training methods, with a one-time 30-minute session and a demonstration, followed by free study time. The third group received training three times with an 11-minute video. Three weeks later, the students' skills were assessed using a validated skills assessment form. Their confidence and satisfaction levels were evaluated through a questionnaire.

Inclusion Criteria:

To be 18 years and older,

Being an active student of the Nursing Department,

Being enrolled in the Surgical Nursing Diseases Course for the first time,

Not having claustrophobia,

Not having head or neck disorders that would prevent wearing virtual reality goggles.

Exclusion Criteria:

Being a graduate of a Health Vocational High School,

Being a graduate of a pre-license health services vocational college,

Having attended any webinar, congress, or meeting related to surgical hand washing and sterile dressing,

Having professional working experience in the nursing/healthcare field.