The Development and Feasibility of an Empathy Virtual Reality Scenario in Healthcare Education.

Comput Inform Nurs

Author Affiliations: Binghamton University Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Binghamton (Drs Collier, Darling, and Sprague); and State University of New York Delhi School of Nursing (Dr Murphy), NY.

Published: October 2023


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Technology-enhanced simulations such as virtual reality and computer-based experiences allow students to improve their understanding of patient perspectives and increase empathy for patients. These technologies can be daunting to nursing faculty without robust technology and video development resources. The purpose of this project was to share a guide for creating and implementing a patient-centered immersive virtual reality scenario within a nursing program. The research team developed, filmed, and produced a cost-effective virtual reality simulation scenario for use with smartphones and inexpensive virtual reality headsets, which could be widely disseminated for students to watch in class or online. The virtual reality simulation allowed an immersive first-person view and was well received by both faculty and students. The virtual reality scenario was implemented with ease in classroom, virtual, and laboratory settings. These virtual reality simulations work in the live setting or remotely, and synchronously or asynchronously with minimal equipment, which reduces barriers to access.

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