Exploring the role of virtual reality in midwifery education: a prospective study

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Effect of virtual reality in midwifery education; Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Registration Number: ISRCTN12735607
• Lead Sponsor: niversity College Dublin

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-12-02
• Last Update Posted: 5 January 2021
• Study Completion: 2021-03-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

All students studying midwifery in both the undergraduate and graduate entry programmes at University College Dublin

Exclusion Criteria

1. Non-English speaker
2. Aged under 18 years
3. Medical conditions: epilepsy, pre-existing binocular vision disturbances, psychiatric disorders, heart conditions, or other serious medical conditions

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knowledge measured by differences in MCQ scores pre and post test

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Attitudes and opinions on the learning experience measured by a validated scale, the student satisfaction in learning and self-confidence scale, a 5-point Likert scale completed immediately after the learning experience<br> 2. Attitudes and opinions on the design of the virtual reality learning environment measured by a validated scale, the simulation design scale adapted for the VRLE, a 5-point Likert scale completed immediately after the learning experience<br> 3. Side effect profile to help assess the usability, measured using a questionnaire immediately after the learning experience<br>