Virtual Reality Application in Basic Life Support Practices

Participants were first introduced to the VR simulator and briefed on the current scenario. Through the VR headset, nurses experienced the CPR scenario in real time in an interactive environment. Each nurse had sufficient time to practice the skill steps in the given scenario. Participants used the scenario-based VR CPR training game until they felt ready (approximately 30 minutes)

Nurses in the control group received traditional training in a hospital training room using an adult plastic CPR manikin