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Virtual Reality Infection Control Training for Healthcare Workers During the Hajj Season
Sponsor: University of Bisha
Summary
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?
Official title: Virtual Reality Training for Infection Control Preparedness in Healthcare Practitioners During Hajj: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Skill Acquisition and Clinical Readiness
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2026-01-20
Completion Date
2027-04-01
Last Updated
2025-08-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality Infection Control Training
This study evaluates a VR training program designed specifically to improve infection control skills among healthcare workers during the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the world's largest mass gatherings. Unlike traditional training, this VR intervention offers immersive, realistic simulations tailored to the unique cultural and environmental challenges of Hajj. It focuses on practical skill-building and clinical readiness in crowded, high-risk settings. Using a rigorous randomized controlled trial design, the study aims to show that VR training is more effective than conventional methods, potentially setting a new standard for infection control education in mass gathering healthcare.