Learning Outcomes of Immersive Technologies in Health Care Student Education: Systematic Review of the Literature

Journals

1. Jacobs C, Foote G, Joiner R, Williams M. A Narrative Review of Immersive Technology Enhanced Learning in Healthcare Education. International Medical Education 2022;1(2):43 View
2. Díaz-Chieng L, Auza-Santiváñez J, Robaina Castillo J. The future of health in the metaverse. Metaverse Basic and Applied Research 2022;1:1 View
3. Lie S, Helle N, Sletteland N, Vikman M, Bonsaksen T. Implementation of Virtual Reality in Health Professions Education: Scoping Review. JMIR Medical Education 2023;9:e41589 View
4. Rincon E, Rodriguez-Guidonet I, Andrade-Pino P, Monfort-Vinuesa C. Mixed Reality in Undergraduate Mental Health Education: A Systematic Review. Electronics 2023;12(4):1019 View
5. Ryan G, Callaghan S, Rafferty A, Murphy J, Higgins M, Barry T, Mangina E, Carroll L, McAuliffe F. Virtual reality in midwifery education: A mixed methods study to assess learning and understanding. Nurse Education Today 2022;119:105573 View
6. Kane D, Ryan G, Mangina E, McAuliffe F. A randomized control trial of a virtual reality learning environment in obstetric medical student teaching. International Journal of Medical Informatics 2022;168:104899 View
7. Ryan G, Rafferty A, Murphy J, Higgins M, Mangina E, McAuliffe F. Virtual reality learning: A randomized controlled trial assessing medical student knowledge of fetal development. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2023;162(1):292 View
8. Son Y, Kang H, De Gagne J. Nursing Students’ Experience of Using HoloPatient During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing 2023;80:9 View
9. Gonzalez-Moreno M, Andrade-Pino P, Monfort-Vinuesa C, Piñas-Mesa A, Rincon E. Improving Humanization through Metaverse-Related Technologies: A Systematic Review. Electronics 2023;12(7):1727 View
10. Wei Z, Yuan M. Research on the Current Situation and Future Development Trend of Immersive Virtual Reality in the Field of Education. Sustainability 2023;15(9):7531 View
11. Luiz T, Elsenbast C, Breckwoldt J. Der Notfall – unendliche Welten?. Die Anaesthesiologie 2023;72(8):596 View
12. de Araújo D, Duarte J, Araújo E. Virtual Patients: Impact of Computer Simulation on Audiology Learning and Practice. American Journal of Audiology 2023;32(3):604 View
13. Bonnin C, Pejoan D, Ranvial E, Marchat M, Andrieux N, Fourcade L, Perrochon A. Immersive virtual patient simulation compared with traditional education for clinical reasoning: a pilot randomised controlled study. Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine 2023;46(2):66 View
14. Jacobs C, Wheeler J, Williams M, Joiner R. Cognitive interviewing as a method to inform questionnaire design and validity - Immersive Technology Evaluation Measure (ITEM) for healthcare education. Computers & Education: X Reality 2023;2:100027 View
15. Silvero Isidre A, Friederichs H, Müther M, Gallus M, Stummer W, Holling M. Mixed Reality as a Teaching Tool for Medical Students in Neurosurgery. Medicina 2023;59(10):1720 View
16. Lau S, Siah R, Dzakirin Bin Rusli K, Loh W, Yap J, Ang E, Lim F, Liaw S. Design and Evaluation of Using Head-Mounted Virtual Reality for Learning Clinical Procedures: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Serious Games 2023;11:e46398 View
17. Del Campo Rivas M, Silva-Ríos A. Desarrollo de una plataforma virtual para el entrenamiento de razonamiento clínico en estudiantes de fonoaudiología. Revista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la Salud 2023;5(1):29 View
18. Lau S, Siah C, Loh W, Rusli K, Schmidt L, Lim F, Liaw S. Enhancing professional competency in clinical procedures using head-mounted display virtual reality - a mixed method study. Medical Education Online 2023;28(1) View
19. Giansanti D. Advancing Dermatological Care: A Comprehensive Narrative Review of Tele-Dermatology and mHealth for Bridging Gaps and Expanding Opportunities beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic. Healthcare 2023;11(13):1911 View
20. Marín Rodriguez W, Andrade Girón D, Zúñiga Rojas Z, Susanibar Ramirez E, Calvo Rivera I, Ausejo Sanchez J, Caro Soto F. Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality in Higher Education: a systematic review. Data and Metadata 2023;2:121 View
21. YURTSAL Z, HASDEMİR Ö. Ebelik Öğrencilerinin Ebelik Eğitiminde Kullanılan Sanal Gerçeklik ve Artırılmış Gerçeklik Hakkındaki Bilgi ve Görüşleri. Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 2023;8(Special Issue):303 View
22. Cheng M, YIM I. Examining the use of ChatGPT in public universities in Hong Kong: a case study of restricted access areas. Discover Education 2024;3(1) View
23. Dhane A, Sarode S, Farooqui S. Augmented reality and immersive teaching technology in global health. Oral Surgery 2024;17(3):290 View
24. Elsenbast C, Dahlmann P, Schnier D. Virtual team training with Mixed Reality and Virtual Reality – benefits and limitations illustrated on the example of two paramedic classes. Multimedia Tools and Applications 2024;83(23):63871 View
25. Sanz-Prieto M, De Pablo González G, De Pablo Sánchez N. Art Project Virtual Reality for Global Citizenship Education. Technology, Knowledge and Learning 2024 View
26. Petruse R, Grecu V, Gakić M, Gutierrez J, Mara D. Exploring the Efficacy of Mixed Reality versus Traditional Methods in Higher Education: A Comparative Study. Applied Sciences 2024;14(3):1050 View
27. García‐Robles P, Cortés‐Pérez I, Nieto‐Escámez F, García‐López H, Obrero‐Gaitán E, Osuna‐Pérez M. Immersive virtual reality and augmented reality in anatomy education: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Anatomical Sciences Education 2024;17(3):514 View
28. Ramazan K, Devran A, Muhammed O. An old approach to a novel problem: effect of combined balance therapy on virtual reality induced motion sickness: a randomized, placebo controlled, double-blinded study. BMC Medical Education 2024;24(1) View
29. Mai H, Ngo H, Cho S, Duong C, Mai H, Lee D. Effectiveness of virtual reality interactive simulation practice in prosthodontic education: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. European Journal of Dental Education 2024 View
30. Dunlop K, Dillon G, McEvoy A, Kane D, Higgins S, Mangina E, McAuliffe F. The virtual reality classroom: a randomized control trial of medical student knowledge of postpartum hemorrhage emergency management. Frontiers in Medicine 2024;11 View
31. Forgiarini A, Deroma L, Buttussi F, Zangrando N, Licata S, Valent F, Chittaro L, Di Chiara A. Introducing Virtual Reality in a STEMI Coronary Syndrome Course: Qualitative Evaluation with Nurses and Doctors. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking 2024;27(6):387 View
32. Neri I, Cercenelli L, Marcuccio M, Lodi S, Koufi F, Fazio A, Marvi M, Marcelli E, Billi A, Ruggeri A, Tarsitano A, Manzoli L, Badiali G, Ratti S. Dissecting human anatomy learning process through anatomical education with augmented reality: AEducAR 2.0, an updated interdisciplinary study. Anatomical Sciences Education 2024;17(4):693 View
33. Albornoz-Palacios E, Ladera-Castañeda M, Briceño-Vergel G, Córdova-Limaylla N, Aroste-Andía R, Hernández-Huamaní E, Gavilán-Chávez P, Castro-Rojas M, Cervantes-Ganoza L, Cayo-Rojas C. Sociodemographic Factors Associated with the Satisfaction Level of Peruvian Dental Students with Virtual Classes During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Prospective Bicentric Study. Advances in Medical Education and Practice 2024;Volume 15:257 View
34. Best P, Marshall G, Cushnan J, McCafferty P, Booth N. Immersive virtual environments as a tool to improve confidence and role expectancy in prospective social work students: a proof-of-concept study. Social Work Education 2024:1 View
35. Shiner C, Croker G, McGhee J, Faux S. Perspectives on the use of Virtual Reality within a public hospital setting: surveying knowledge, attitudes, and perceived utility among health care professionals. BMC Digital Health 2024;2(1) View
36. Gholamalishahi S, Barletta V, Manai M, Battisti F, Centonze L, La Torre G, Mannocci A. Impact of immersive realities and metaverse in the university training for health professions and medicine: a systematic review of preliminary evidence. Journal of Public Health 2024 View
37. Rodriguez-Florido M, Reyes-Cabrera J, Melián A, Hernández-Flores C, Ruiz-Azola J, Maynar M. Feasibility of teaching and assessing medical students in the metaverse: design and features for its learning efficiency. Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research 2024;13(1) View
38. Zaidi S, Adnan U, Lewis K, Fatima S. Metaverse-powered basic sciences medical education: bridging the gaps for lower middle-income countries. Annals of Medicine 2024;56(1) View
39. Cheung Y, Zhang G, Luk T, Zhang M, Lam V, Chan M, Wang M, Chan S. Effect of narrative videos and mini-VR games in nursing smoking cessation training on empathy and self-efficacy of smoking cessation counseling: A randomized controlled trial. Nurse Education Today 2024;140:106272 View
40. Chitra E, Mubin S, Nadarajah V, Se W, Sow C, Er H, Mitra N, Thiruchelvam V, Davamani F. A 3-D interactive microbiology laboratory via virtual reality for enhancing practical skills. Scientific Reports 2024;14(1) View
41. Romeiro P, Weber S, Justino E, Michelotto P. Impact of the educational setting on the teaching and learning of the equine distal limb ultrasonography. Anatomical Sciences Education 2024;17(6):1275 View
42. Kockwelp P, Meyerheim M, Valkov D, Mergen M, Junga A, Krüger A, Marschall B, Holling M, Risse B. VR-based Competence Training at Scale: Teaching Clinical Skills in the Context of Virtual Brain Death Examination. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 2024;8(EICS):1 View
43. Yang S, Oh Y. Development of neonatal Apgar scoring training program utilizing contactless hand tracking in immersive virtual reality. Nurse Education Today 2024;140:106294 View
44. Auza-Santiváñez J, Carías Díaz J, Vedia Cruz O, Robles-Nina S, Sánchez Escalante C, Apaza Huanca B. Gamification in personal health management: a focus on mobile apps. Gamification and Augmented Reality 2024;2:31 View
45. Rapaka A, Dharmadhikari S, Kasat K, Mohan C, Chouhan K, Gupta M. Revolutionizing learning − A journey into educational games with immersive and AI technologies. Entertainment Computing 2025;52:100809 View
46. Park S, Shin H, Kwak H, Lee H. Effects of Immersive Technology–Based Education for Undergraduate Nursing Students: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) Approach. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2024;26:e57566 View
47. Yun Y, Kwon H, Jeon S, Jon Y, Park M, Shin D, Choi H. Effectiveness and satisfaction with virtual and donor dissections: A randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports 2024;14(1) View
48. Ota Y, Aikawa G, Nishimura A, Kawashima T, Imanaka R, Sakuramoto H. Effects of educational methods using extended reality on pre-registration nursing students' knowledge, skill, confidence, and satisfaction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nurse Education Today 2024;141:106313 View
49. McEvoy A, Kane D, Hokey E, Mangina E, Higgins S, McAuliffe F. Virtual reality training for postpartum uterine balloon insertion—a multi-center randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM 2024;6(9):101429 View
50. Mergen M, Graf N, Meyerheim M. Reviewing the current state of virtual reality integration in medical education - a scoping review. BMC Medical Education 2024;24(1) View
51. Khan H, Ali Y, Khan F, Al-antari M. A comprehensive study on unraveling the advances of immersive technologies (VR/AR/MR/XR) in the healthcare sector during the COVID-19: Challenges and solutions. Heliyon 2024;10(15):e35037 View
52. Singh M, Smitham P, Jain S, Day C, Nijman T, George D, Neilly D, de Blasio J, Gilmore M, Gill T, Proudman S, Nimon G. Exploring the viability of Virtual Reality as a teaching method for knee aspiration. Virtual Reality 2024;28(3) View
53. Rojas-Ocaña M, Romero-Martín M, Araujo-Hernández M, Teresa-Morales C, Feria-Ramírez C, Mena-Navarro F, Fernández-Martínez E. Peer mentoring experience related to information and communication technologies. A qualitative study. Nurse Education Today 2024;142:106333 View
54. Alexander S, Friedman V, Rerkpattanapipat P, Hiatt W, Heneghan J, Hubal R, Lee Y. Adapting Novel Augmented Reality Devices for Patient Simulations in Medical Education. Cureus 2024 View
55. Ashar M, Evans D, Murtadlo M, Pamuji P, Beny A. “Is Inclusive Education Inclusive Enough?”: Portraying Student with Disabilities’ Experiences on Immersive Learning. Journal of Education for Sustainability and Diversity 2024;3(1):266 View
56. Abdulmuhsin A, Owain H, Alkhwaldi A. Understanding the academic use of KM-driven Metaverse technology: insights from medical colleges. Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management 2024 View
57. Lufler R, Saini H, Cardamone C, Marchant J. The Synergy of Cadaver-Based and Virtual Education: Comparing Learning Outcomes in a Physician Assistant Clinical Anatomy Course. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education 2024 View
58. Petruse R, Grecu V, Chiliban M, Tâlvan E. Comparative Analysis of Mixed Reality and PowerPoint in Education: Tailoring Learning Approaches to Cognitive Profiles. Sensors 2024;24(16):5138 View
59. Kim J, Seo M. Development and Effects of Extended Reality Training for Nursing Students on Intravenous Therapy Using an Infusion Pump: A Mixed Methods Study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing 2024;94:101563 View
60. Chavez-Maisterra I, Corona-Pantoja A, Madrigal-Gómez L, Zamora-González E, López-Hernández L. Student Engagement in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement: A Brief Educational Approach. Healthcare 2024;12(16):1617 View
61. Williams R, Helmer B, Elliott A, Robinson D, Jimenez F, Faragher M. Navigating the Virtual Frontier: A Virtual Patient Simulation Pilot Study in Prelicensure Baccalaureate Nursing Education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing 2024;94:101589 View
62. Bartková J, Karoľová B, Knezovičová E. Shaping the future of pediatric healthcare: virtual reality in burn care and rehabilitation. Pediatrie pro praxi 2024;25(4):230 View
63. Choi J, Lee H, Kim‐Godwin Y. Decoding machine learning in nursing research: A scoping review of effective algorithms. Journal of Nursing Scholarship 2024 View
64. Tewary S, Shnayder O, Dezine M, Pandya N. Design and Development of Virtual Reality Application Implementing Age-Friendly Care and the 4Ms: A Quality Improvement Project. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2024;21(10):1279 View
65. De Witte B, Reynaert V, Hutain J, Kieken D, Jabbour J, Possik J. Immersive learning of factual knowledge while assessing the influence of cognitive load and spatial abilities. Computers & Education: X Reality 2024;5:100085 View
66. Gilligan C, Bujnowska-Fedak M, Essers G, Frerichs W, Brinke D, Junod Perron N, Kiessling C, Pype P, Tsimtsiou Z, Van Nuland M, Wilkinson T, Rosenbaum M. Assessment of communication skills in health professions education; Ottawa 2024 consensus statement. Medical Teacher 2024:1 View
67. Abbasi N, Jebraeily M, Gheibi S, Mohammadpoor Y. Designing and Evaluating a Web-Based Training Program for Medical Record Documentation: Insights from a Developing Country Experience. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked 2024:101599 View
68. Tal O, Bitan M. Professionalism and Self-Evaluation: Diverging Perspectives Among Physicians and Nurses. Journal of Healthcare Leadership 2024;Volume 16:473 View
69. Guirand M, Tréhard M, Côte A, Moret S, Leonide A, Lamblin G. Assessing the Use of a Training Model Using Immersive Virtual Reality for Sacrospinous Fixation Surgery: A Pilot Study. International Urogynecology Journal 2024 View

Books/Policy Documents

1. De Sordi J. Management by Business Process. View
2. Mubin S, Thiruchelvam V. Strategies and Opportunities for Technology in the Metaverse World. View
3. Cui D, Yang G, Meyer E, Ojeda N. Biomedical Visualisation. View
4. Ghosheh M, Ghosheh G. STEM Education Approaches and Challenges in the MENA Region. View
5. Esseme A, Oladipupo M, Ogechukwu O, Andrew-Vitalis N, Akpan E, Oseni V, Matthew U. Creating Immersive Learning Experiences Through Virtual Reality (VR). View
6. Gutierrez C, Jalaba S, Kingsley R, Bolander S. Digital Health. View