Shekiba Sultani, “The Impact of Virtual Reality Simulation on Prelicensure Students’ Attitudes Toward Older Adults”
Mentor: Adrienne Markiewicz, Nursing, Nursing (School of)
Poster #122
As the aging population increases, nursing students must develop good attitudes and confidence in caring for older persons. Virtual reality (VR) simulation has emerged as a promising method for improving nursing education by providing engaging and realistic experiences. This study will look into whether VR simulation will be successful and impact the standard in-person clinical teaching in changing prelicensure nursing students’ attitudes toward gerontological patients. The study began with a PICOT question, followed by a review of the literature, to investigate existing studies on VR simulation in nursing education and its impact on attitudes toward older individuals. We believe that students who have participated in VR simulations will demonstrate better improvements in empathy, confidence, and communication skills while interacting with gerontological patients. This study will advance the field of simulation-based learning by examining how VR simulation can improve nursing students’ preparedness and attitudes towards gerontological care, leading to more competent and compassionate healthcare providers for the aging population.