VR Training for Nurses' Delirium Management: An RCT

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: ICU Nurses, Delirium, Virtual Reality

• Registration Number: NCT06880263
• Lead Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital

Brief Summary

Background:

Delirium is an acute mental status change characterized by confusion, fluctuating symptoms, and inattention. It affects 11%-40% of hospitalized elderly patients and over 80% of mechanically ventilated ICU patients. Early detection and intervention are crucial in preventing adverse outcomes. The Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) has been widely adopted in Taiwan for delirium screening. However, nurses' knowledge and skills in delirium assessment remain insufficient.

Objective:

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a spherical video-based virtual reality (SVVR) training system in improving nurses' delirium assessment and management skills.

Methods:

A parallel-group randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Participants (nurses aged 20-65) will be recruited via social media and screened for eligibility. They will be randomly assigned to:

Intervention group: SVVR-based delirium training using a head-mounted display. Control group: Standard video-based training via YouTube. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will measure delirium knowledge, attitudes, assessment skills, learning motivation, and technology acceptance. Quantitative data will be analyzed using SPSS (Version 25) with t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis.

Expected Outcome:

This study will determine whether immersive VR training enhances nurses' delirium management skills more effectively than conventional video training.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-11
• Study Start: 2025-03-17
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-17
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-17
• Primary Completion: 2026-03-31
• Study Completion: 2026-03-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 118

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged between 20 and 65 years.
• Currently a licensed nurse and practicing.
• Willing to participate in this study and comply with the related procedures.
• Completed and signed the written informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

• Nurse managers or nurses who do not directly care for patients, or nurses working in outpatient or community settings.
• Individuals with epilepsy, heart disease, or dizziness.
• Individuals with anxiety, panic disorder, or claustrophobia.
• Individuals with myopia greater than 600 degrees or those who have previously undergone eye surgery.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Chinese Version of Nurse's Assessment Ability Questionnaire in Delirium Subtypes	20 mins	VR group will get high score in assessment ability of Delirium Subtypes