VR Training for Nurses' Delirium Management

Tri-Service General Hospital

Status

Invitation-only

Conditions

ICU Nurses, Delirium, Virtual Reality

Treatments

Device: use 360 degree VR training

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06880263

B202505018

Details and patient eligibility

About

Background:

Delirium is an acute mental status change characterized by confusion, fluctuating symptoms, and inattention. It affects 11%-40% of hospitalized elderly patients and over 80% of mechanically ventilated ICU patients. Early detection and intervention are crucial in preventing adverse outcomes. The Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) has been widely adopted in Taiwan for delirium screening. However, nurses' knowledge and skills in delirium assessment remain insufficient.

Objective:

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a spherical video-based virtual reality (SVVR) training system in improving nurses' delirium assessment and management skills.

Methods:

A parallel-group randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Participants (nurses aged 20-65) will be recruited via social media and screened for eligibility. They will be randomly assigned to:

Intervention group: SVVR-based delirium training using a head-mounted display. Control group: Standard video-based training via YouTube. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will measure delirium knowledge, attitudes, assessment skills, learning motivation, and technology acceptance. Quantitative data will be analyzed using SPSS (Version 25) with t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis.

Expected Outcome:

This study will determine whether immersive VR training enhances nurses' delirium management skills more effectively than conventional video training.

Enrollment

118 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

20 to 65 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Aged between 20 and 65 years.
Currently a licensed nurse and practicing.
Willing to participate in this study and comply with the related procedures.
Completed and signed the written informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Nurse managers or nurses who do not directly care for patients, or nurses working in outpatient or community settings.
Individuals with epilepsy, heart disease, or dizziness.
Individuals with anxiety, panic disorder, or claustrophobia.
Individuals with myopia greater than 600 degrees or those who have previously undergone eye surgery.