Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Using Virtual Reality Glasses in Prehospital Intervention Training for Crush Syndrome
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Virtual reality-based crush syndrome training, Traditional theoretical lecture.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Rhabdomyolysis, Virtual Reality, Emergency Medical Services, Disaster Medicine. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
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Overview
This research is a randomized controlled study designed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a video-based virtual reality (VR) simulation for prehospital intervention training of crush syndrome for paramedic students. The study aims to examine the impact of VR simulation on knowledge levels, satisfaction, and sense of presence among second-year first and emergency aid students at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University.
Detailed description
The study will be conducted with second-year students enrolled in the first and emergency aid program at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Fethiye Health Services Vocational School. Participants will be assigned to experimental and control groups using simple randomization. The experimental group will receive training via virtual reality (VR) simulation, while the control group will receive traditional theoretical education. Knowledge levels, technology use, satisfaction, and sense of presence will be measured using various validated scales.
Interventions
- Device Virtual reality-based crush syndrome training
A scenario-based three-dimensional virtual reality training program focusing on prehospital crush syndrome assessment and management. - Other Traditional theoretical lecture
Conventional theoretical classroom instruction on prehospital crush syndrome assessment and management.
Primary outcome measures
- Prehospital crush syndrome knowledge level [Time frame: Baseline (pre-test) and immediately after the training session (post-test).]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- Educational satisfaction level [Time frame: Immediately after completion of the training intervention.]
- Sense of presence in virtual environment [Time frame: Immediately after completion of the virtual reality training session]
- Technology usage level [Time frame: Baseline (pre-test)]
- Attitude toward virtual reality in education [Time frame: Immediately after completion of the training session]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
Being a second-year student currently enrolled in the first and emergency aid program at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University.
Voluntarily providing written informed consent to participate in the study. Having basic technological literacy to use virtual reality equipment.
Exclusion criteria
First-year students who have not yet reached the relevant stage of the curriculum.
Students who have previously participated in a similar virtual reality-based crush syndrome simulation.
Students with medical conditions that may be aggravated by VR use (e.g., severe motion sickness, history of seizures).
Refusal to participate voluntarily.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Fethiye Health Services Vocational School — Muğla
Publications
- English: Gunduz, F., & Ersoy, G. (2022). Knowledge levels of 112 ambulance service employees regarding field treatment of crush syndrome: Izmir province example. Journal of Prehospital, 7(1), 37-50.
- English: Panus, U. (2023). Development of an education program to increase the level of knowledge about crush syndrome in paramedic students. Unpublished Master's Thesis, Ege University.
- Usuda D, Shimozawa S, Takami H, Kako Y, Sakamoto T, Shimazaki J, Inoue J, Nakayama S, Koido Y, Oba J. Crush syndrome: a review for prehospital providers and emergency clinicians. J Transl Med. 2023 Aug 31;21(1):584. doi: 10.1186/s12967-023-04416-9. PMID 37653520
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07361835 · 25-11.1T/50