Enhancing Psychiatric Nursing Skills in Auditory Hallucination Assessment Via AR/VR and Virtual OSCE

NCT06605781 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: NYCU113035AEF
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 150
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate AI-based virtual reality teaching resources aimed at enhancing nursing students' competencies in assessing, communicating with, and managing patients experiencing auditory hallucinations. Specifically, this study seeks to improve the ability of nursing students to effectively assess auditory hallucinations, facilitate better communication with patients experiencing such disturbances, and strengthen their skills in managing these symptoms through the implementation of virtual reality-based educational scenarios.

Conditions

Randomized Controlled Trial

Keywords

duditory hallucination assessment; nurse student; AR/VR

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Auditory Hallucination Situational Involvement and Empathy

  To assess the impact of the intervention on empathy, Schutte and Stilinović's (2017) method was used, employing the Situational Scale of Empathetic Responses (SSER) with 15 items. These are divided into two categories: ① Empathic Perspective Taking (7 items) and ② Empathic Concern (8 items). Participants imagined interacting with a person hearing voices and rated the items on a 5-point Likert scale, from \'strongly disagree\' (1) to \'strongly agree\' (5). Higher scores indicate greater empathy in auditory hallucination scenarios.

  at baseline on day 2 or 3 of the 15-day practicum (T0) and on day 15 of the practicum, three days after the intervention has finished (T1)

• OSCE Evaluation Form for Auditory Hallucination Assessment and Intervention

  This form is part of the \"Application of AR/VR Technology and OSCE in a Virtual Clinical Environment\" teaching practice project. Both the experimental and control groups will watch videos; however, the control group will watch standard videos, while the experimental group will use AR/VR technology within a virtual clinical environment. Both groups will be assessed using OSCE combined with the virtual clinical environment. The evaluation form, developed by the researcher, will undergo content validity review by experts once the videos are completed. Different versions of the virtual clinical environment and OSCE assessment will be used before and after the intervention. The study plans to develop four different versions, all of which will be reviewed by experts and piloted.

  at baseline on day 2 or 3 of the 15-day practicum (T0) and on day 15 of the practicum, three days after the intervention has finished (T1)

• Self-Assessment Questionnaire on Confidence in Auditory Hallucination Assessment and Intervention

  This section consists of a self-designed questionnaire by the researcher, primarily aimed at measuring students\' confidence levels before and after the implementation of the teaching intervention. It includes 7 items and serves as a simple assessment tool.

  at baseline on day 2 or 3 of the 15-day practicum (T0) and on day 15 of the practicum, three days after the intervention has finished (T1)

• Nursing Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Empathy Toward Auditory Hallucinations

  This assessment tool, developed by Mawson (2014), consists of 11 items related to statements about knowledge, attitudes, and empathy toward auditory hallucinations. Nursing students are asked to respond to these statements using a 5-point Likert scale, with responses ranging from \"strongly agree\" (5) to \"strongly disagree\" (1). These statements remain unchanged in the questionnaire.

  at baseline on day 2 or 3 of the 15-day practicum (T0) and on day 15 of the practicum, three days after the intervention has finished (T1)

Study Arms (2)

Experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group will receive AR/VR technology-based group training within a virtual clinical environment during their practicum

Behavioral: AR/VR technology-based training

Control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The control group will watch educational videos and participate in a general discussion group focused on auditory hallucinations.

Behavioral: traditional vedio and discussion group

Interventions

AR/VR technology-based training BEHAVIORAL

Students will receive AR/VR Technology and OSCE in a Virtual Clinical Environment to learn how to assess and manage patients with auditory hallucination. The course was designed as a diverse and interactive learning experience, integrating a virtual clinical environment for auditory hallucinations with the application of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). The practicum lasts approximately 15 days, with 8 hours per day. The teaching activities of the course will be held 5 times on days 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 of the practicum. Additionally, students will have access to the AR/VR materials for self-practice during the practicum.

Experimental group

traditional vedio and discussion group BEHAVIORAL

Students will receive a traditional course on auditory hallucination assessment, which includes watching educational videos and participating in a general discussion group on auditory hallucinations. The practicum lasts approximately 15 days, with 8 hours per day. The teaching activities of the traditional course will be held 5 times on days 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 of the practicum.

Control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Nursing students who are about to undertake their psychiatry practicum.
• Those who are willing to join the study and sign the consent form.
• Those who are willing to bring a smartphone to connect with VR360 and watch the video.
• Those who are willing to use their smartphone for research purposes (a smartphone will be provided by the research team if needed).

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with hearing or vision impairments

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University: lead

Study Sites (1)

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Taipei, Taipei City, 112304, Taiwan

Location

Study Officials

• Chiu Yueh Yang, PhD

  National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Chiu Yueh Yang, PhD

CONTACT

+8862-2826-7388; cyyang3@ym.edu.tw

Mu Hsi Young, MS

CONTACT

+886972-102-204; deborahyounglulu33@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: The participants will be divided into experimental and control groups.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 19, 2024
• First Posted: September 20, 2024
• Study Start: September 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 1, 2025
• Study Completion: July 1, 2025
• Last Updated: September 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Locations

TW (1)