The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Disaster Training on Disaster Readiness of Health Science Students

Disaster readiness is an important competency for health science students, who may be required to contribute to healthcare responses during emergencies and disasters. Educational strategies that combine practical learning with simulated scenarios may help students develop the preparedness needed to respond to disaster situations.

Three-dimensional (simulations) virtual reality technology combined with simulation provides an immersive learning environment in which students can engage with simulated disaster scenarios. This approach allows students to experience disaster-related situations in a controlled educational setting.

This randomized controlled study evaluated the effect of simulations virtual reality-based disaster training with simulation on disaster readiness among health science students. Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group received simulations virtual reality-based disaster training with simulation, while the control group received usual education or training.

Study outcomes were assessed before the intervention, after the training, and at a subsequent follow-up assessment using the measurement instruments specified in the study protocol. The study examined whether the intervention affected disaster readiness and whether any observed effects were maintained at follow-up after 8 week.

• simulations Virtual Reality-Based Disaster Training With Simulation (Behavioral): Participants in the intervention group received disaster training using three-dimensional virtual reality technology and simulation. The training was designed to provide an immersive learning experience involving disaster scenarios to support disaster readiness among health science students. The intervention was delivered according to the study protocol.

Primary outcomes

• Change in Disaster Readiness Score From Baseline to Post-Training [Baseline before the intervention to immediately after completion of training.]: Change in disaster readiness among health science students from baseline before the intervention to immediately after completion of training, assessed using the published measurement instrument used in the study.

Secondary outcomes

• Disaster Readiness Score at 8-Week Follow-Up [8 weeks after completion of the training.]: Disaster readiness assessed at the 8-week follow-up using the same published measurement instrument used for the baseline and post-training assessments.

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 28 Years, accepts healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

Students enrolled in the participating health sciences programs at the study institution.

Students who met the study's age and participation requirements.

Students who provided informed consent to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Students who did not meet the inclusion criteria.

Students who declined to participate or did not provide informed consent.