The Effect of Game-Based Virtual Reality Application on the Development of Postoperative Care Skills of Nursing Students for Hysterectomy

The Effect of Game-Based Virtual Reality Application on the Development of Postoperative Care Skills of Nursing Students for Hysterectomy

This study aimed to determine the effect of game-based virtual reality application on nursing students' self-confidence in postoperative care knowledge, skills, satisfaction and learning following hysterectomy surgery.

Method: A total of 179 third-year students studying in the third year of Ege University Faculty of Nursing in the fall semester of 2023-2024 were included in this study, who had the theoretical knowledge about Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing within the scope of the Diseases and Nursing Care II course, were in the practice of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing, and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. The students were divided into two groups, 42 control and 42 intervention groups, using simple random sampling method. Prior written consent was obtained from both the ethics committee and the institution for conducting the study. Data collection instruments included a Demographic Data Collection Form, a Form for Determining Student Opinions Regarding Game-Based Virtual Reality Application, a Postoperative Care Knowledge Test for Hysterectomy Surgery, a Satisfaction with Education Methods Questionnaire, and the Student Satisfaction and Confidence in Learning Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being in the 3rd year internship of Women's Health and Diseases Nursing Course,
• Having internet access,
• Being able to use a computer,
• Volunteering to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being a graduate of Health Vocational High School,
• Working as a nurse,
• Taking the Women's Health and Diseases Nursing Course 3rd year internship for the second time