Development of a virtual reality simulator for training canine endotracheal intubation technique and evaluation of the educational impacts

Virtual reality (VR)-based training has shown some benefits in medical education, supporting skill acquisition, and helping reduce anxiety in real-world settings. However, the use of VR simulators in veterinary education remains limited. This study aimed to introduce a VR simulator to support veteri...

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Veröffentlicht in:The veterinary journal (1997) 2024-10, Vol.307, p.106203, Article 106203
Hauptverfasser: Yamauchi, A., Oshita, R., Kudo, A., Umezawa, M., Shimizu, R., Kamo, S., Fujita, Y., Takagi, S.
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Zusammenfassung:Virtual reality (VR)-based training has shown some benefits in medical education, supporting skill acquisition, and helping reduce anxiety in real-world settings. However, the use of VR simulators in veterinary education remains limited. This study aimed to introduce a VR simulator to support veterinarian training in canine anaesthesia induction and endotracheal intubation. This study involved a group that learned solely with instructional videos (video group), and one that learned concurrently with the video and VR simulator (VR group). Third- and fourth-year veterinary students were included and underwent a descriptive test on canine endotracheal intubation. Canine endotracheal intubation success rates were compared between the video (n = 364) and VR (n = 60) groups of fifth-year students. A survey on the VR usability was conducted (n=91). The median descriptive test scores improved in the VR (63.3/100) vs the video group (51.5/100). The canine intubation success rates were comparable in the VR and video groups at 84.3 % and 77.4 %, respectively. A total of 90.1 % of the surveyed students rated the ease of use of the simulator highly. Overall, VR simulators were well-received, suggesting benefits in new skill retention. Further studies are required to evaluate the extent of skill improvement through VR-based training, compared to conventional methods, and to assess its impact on student motivation. Evaluating the long-term effects of VR-based training on skill development and retention will also provide a deeper understanding of its educational benefits. •VR simulator for learning canine anaesthesia induction and endotracheal intubation.•Improvement in descriptive test scores among students who utilized the VR simulator.•VR simulators have the potential to enhance the practical skills of canine endotracheal intubation.•The VR-based training for canine endotracheal intubation was well-received by most students.•VR simulators serve as valuable tool in veterinary education.
ISSN:1090-0233
1532-2971
1532-2971
DOI:10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106203