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...
Is virtual simulation as effective as clinical simulation: a mixed methods study comparing knowledge acquisition, self-efficacy, and cost effectiveness
Presentation / Conference
Paterson, R., Abady, G., & Whitehorn, J. (2022, October)
Is virtual simulation as effective as clinical simulation: a mixed methods study comparing knowledge acquisition, self-efficacy, and cost effectiveness. Paper presented at NETNEP 2022: 8th International Nurse Education Conference, Sitges, Spain
Effectiveness of Digital Simulation on Student Nurses’ Knowledge and Confidence:An Integrative Literature Review
Journal Article
Gebreheat, G., Whitehorn, L. J., & Paterson, R. E. (2022)
Effectiveness of Digital Simulation on Student Nurses’ Knowledge and Confidence:An Integrative Literature Review. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2022(13), 765-775. https://doi.org/10.2147/amep.s366495
Digital simulation is an emerging innovation with the potential to address the limitations to traditional clinical simulation. The pandemic has accelerated teaching on digital...
A mixed-methods feasibility study to assess the acceptability and applicability of immersive virtual reality sepsis game as an adjunct to nursing education
Journal Article
Adhikari, R., Kydonaki, C., Lawrie, J., O'Reilly, M., Ballantyne, B., Whitehorn, J., & Paterson, R. (2021)
A mixed-methods feasibility study to assess the acceptability and applicability of immersive virtual reality sepsis game as an adjunct to nursing education. Nurse Education Today, 103, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104944
Abstract
Background: Virtual Reality (VR) simulation has been a topic of interest in recent years as an innovative strategy for healthcare education. Although there are a hand...