From Knowledge to Practice in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training: Comparing Immersive Virtual Reality and Manikin-Based Simulation Among Preclinical Medical Students- A Controlled Interventional Study

This study compared two methods for teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to undergraduate medical students: immersive virtual reality and manikin-based simulation. A total of 129 medical students participated in the study and were assigned to either the immersive virtual reality group or the manikin-based simulation group. The study evaluated students' knowledge and practical CPR skills after the training and assessed their satisfaction with the learning method. The study examined whether immersive virtual reality provided an effective alternative to manikin-based simulation for CPR education.