Virtual Reality Training for Infection Control Preparedness in Healthcare Practitioners During Hajj: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Skill Acquisition and Clinical Readiness
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 200
- 主要终点
- Change in Infection Control Knowledge Score From Baseline to Post-Training
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) training on improving infection control preparedness among healthcare workers during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
Does VR training improve healthcare workers' knowledge, confidence, and preparedness for infection control compared to traditional training?
Are there differences in outcomes between the VR training and traditional lecture-based education?
详细描述
This study explores the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to train healthcare practitioners in infection control during the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest annual gatherings in the world. Infection control is critical in such mass gatherings to prevent the spread of contagious diseases and ensure the safety of millions of attendees.
The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate how effective VR training is in improving healthcare workers' skills, readiness, and confidence in infection prevention and control measures. By immersing participants in realistic, interactive scenarios using VR, the training aims to better prepare them for the complex and fast-paced environment of Hajj healthcare services.
Through this research, we aim to demonstrate whether VR-based training can enhance clinical preparedness more effectively than traditional training methods. The ultimate goal is to support safer healthcare delivery during Hajj and potentially apply this innovative approach to other high-risk healthcare settings worldwide.
This study also considers cultural adaptation to ensure the VR training is relevant and meaningful for healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. The findings could have a significant impact on how infection control education is delivered, improving outcomes for both practitioners and patients.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Aged 20 and above
- •Assigned to work in Hajj healthcare settings
- •Licensed healthcare worker (nurse, physician, EMT, etc.)
- •Able to provide informed consent
- •Fluent in Arabic or English
排除标准
- •History of epilepsy or motion sickness triggered by VR
- •Severe visual or cognitive impairments
研究组 & 干预措施
VR infection control training
Delivered via a headset-based immersive environment designed specifically for Hajj mass gathering scenarios. Training duration is 30-40 minutes and includes interactive modules and performance-based feedback.
干预措施: Virtual Reality Infection Control Training (Device)
Traditional Training Arm
Participants in this arm will attend a standard infection control lecture, presented in PowerPoint format by an infection control expert. Content mirrors the topics covered in the VR module but is delivered passively.
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Infection Control Knowledge Score From Baseline to Post-Training
时间窗: From enrollment to 1 week post-training
Participants will complete a validated multiple-choice infection control knowledge test. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge. A score improvement of ≥15% is considered clinically meaningful.
次要结局
- Change in Self-Reported Preparedness and Confidence in Infection Control(From enrollment to 1 week post-training)
研究者
Mohammed Alanazi
Dr. Mohammed Alanazi, PhD, MSN, RN
University of Bisha