VR simulation shows signals of benefit for communication training in undergraduate nursing students, especially for self-reported knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes and confidence¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r2 · q2
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Subclaims¶

q2 i? VR-based communication training in undergraduate nursing education is associated with improvements in communication knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and confidence. → Deng Jing 2025

Evidence¶

Deng Jing 2025¶

Deng Jing, Tan Yifei, Chen Jing, Guo Xiujing, Wang Ling, Xie Chuan. (2025). Virtual reality simulation to teach communication for undergraduate nursing students: a scoping review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-08450-7

q2 · i? · review · r2

The review's thematic synthesis of seven included studies reports benefit signals for communication training. The authors state the review found "signals of benefit for communication training, especially for improvements in learners’ self-efficacy, attitudes and knowledge."

"Evidence from the seven studies indicates signals of benefit for communication training, especially for improvements in learners’ self-efficacy, attitudes and knowledge."

Discussion¶

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