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VR Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training in Nursing Students
Sponsor: Izmir Bakircay University
Summary
Implanted port catheter care is a critical clinical skill in oncology nursing, requiring accurate knowledge, aseptic technique, safe procedural practice, and early recognition of potential complications. This parallel group randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality simulation-based implanted port catheter training in undergraduate nursing students. Eligible second-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. All students will receive a two-hour traditional implanted port catheter training session in the classroom setting. In addition to traditional training, students in the intervention group will receive virtual reality simulation-based training consisting of two scenarios: safe implanted port catheter access and extravasation/complication management. The control group will receive only traditional training.
Official title: Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training on Knowledge, Learning Satisfaction and Motivation in Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-09-21
Completion Date
2027-06-28
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality Simulation-Based Implanted Port Catheter Training
The virtual reality simulation-based implanted port catheter training will be provided in addition to traditional classroom-based training. The VR training will be delivered individually using a Meta Quest 3 headset and will consist of two structured scenarios. The first scenario will focus on safe implanted port catheter access, line verification, flushing, dressing, and documentation. The second scenario will focus on recognition and management of suspected extravasation or related complications during an ongoing infusion. Each scenario is expected to last approximately 10 minutes, with a total VR training duration of approximately 20 minutes. The VR system will provide an interactive, standardized, and repeatable learning environment and will generate performance indicators related to students' procedural steps, critical errors, and complication management decisions.
Locations (1)
Izmir Bakircay University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)