Success Story: Revolutionizing Nursing Training with Uptale’s VR Platform in Taiwan
Integrate Digital Technology with Education
In professional training, developing incumbents’ professional knowledge and problem-solving skills, especially in clinical and urgent situations, is crucial. Traditional training methods often fall short in providing immersive and practical experiences due to safety concerns and logistical constraints.
The National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) discovered an innovative and cost-effective solution to transform nursing education in a hospital setting by using Uptale’s VR platform.
The Common Dilemma: Inadequate Training and Health Risks
Nursing staff face significant risks when dealing with chemotherapy drugs, including exposure that can lead to acute health issues and long-term conditions. Traditional training methods using lectures and instructional videos are insufficient for preparing staff to handle real-world emergencies effectively.
Practical exercises are limited due to the high risk involved, leading to passive learning experiences without adequate immersion or hands-on practice.
The Solution: VR Training with Uptale’s Platform
To tackle this dilemma, NTUST has adapted an experiential learning-based virtual reality (EL-VR) approach using Uptale’s platform.
The VR environment simulated chemotherapy drug leakage scenarios, allowing nursing staff to engage in immersive, hands-on practice in a safe, controlled setting. This approach aimed to enhance learning achievement, attitudes, satisfaction, and problem-solving skills.
Efficiency of Using VR in Professional Training
Implementing VR for handling chemotherapy drug leakage accidents has shown remarkable efficiency, evidenced by significant improvements across multiple learning metrics:
- Learning Achievement: VR group scored 4.4% higher, indicating a better grasp of the training material.
- Learning Attitudes: Improved by 13.8%, reflecting increased enthusiasm and engagement.
- Learning Satisfaction: Increased by 10.3%, highlighting a more enjoyable and fulfilling learning experience.
Benefits of using Uptale's VR Platform
Improved Retention
VR provided a risk-free environment for practicing complex and hazardous procedures, reducing potential harm to both trainees and patients.
Practical Experience
The immersive nature of VR helps trainees retain information better and apply it more effectively.
Better Reflection
VR allows for realistic simulations of complex and hazardous scenarios, offering practical experience without the associated risks.
Higher Satisfaction
Trainees find VR training more enjoyable and fulfilling, leading to higher satisfaction rates.
Effective Skill Development
VR training significantly improves problem-solving skills, crucial for handling real-world challenges efficiently.
Conclusion
Integrating VR with human assistance can provide a more comprehensive learning experience, combining practical skills with personal guidance. Incorporating collaborative and self-regulated learning strategies into VR training can further enhance outcomes and address broader educational needs.
VR, combined with human expertise, is a powerful asset in revolutionizing professional training across various fields.
By leveraging Uptale’s VR platform, NTUST has set a new standard in nursing education, showcasing the immense potential of immersive learning technologies to improve training efficiency and outcomes.
