Is virtual simulation as effective as clinical simulation: a mixed methods study comparing knowledge acquisition, self-confidence, anxiety, and cost effectiveness
Journal Article
Gebreheat, G., Koju, A., Whitehorn, J., Lee Fairholm, J., Shepherd, C., & Paterson, R. (2025)
Is virtual simulation as effective as clinical simulation: a mixed methods study comparing knowledge acquisition, self-confidence, anxiety, and cost effectiveness. Heliyon, 11(10), Article e43360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e43360
Introduction
Desktop Virtual Reality Simulation (dVRS) is a growing trend in healthcare education. The evidence base supporting this initiative is expanding yet there is limit...