The Impact of Interactive Virtual Reality Training Using Haptic Gloves on Intensive Care Nurses' Aspiration Skills and Care Behaviors

NCT07322536 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 168264
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial examined the effect of haptic glove-based virtual reality (VR) training on the aspiration skills and caregiving behaviors of intensive care nurses. A total of 60 nurses were randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving VR simulation supported by haptic gloves or a control group receiving standard mannequin-based training. Data were collected using the Nurse Information Form, Aspiration Skill Checklist, and Caregiving Behavior Scale. While VR training was effective in supporting aspiration skill development, no statistically significant differences were found between groups in total caregiving behavior scores or its subdimensions. These findings suggest that although VR and haptic technologies are valuable for enhancing technical skills, improvements in caregiving behaviors may require longer-term or repeated educational interventions.

Conditions

Nursing Caries; Intensive Care Nursing; Aspiration; Virtual Reality

Keywords

Aspiration; Nursing; ICU; Simulation; Skills

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Aspiration skill performance score

  Measured with the Aspiration Skill Checklist

  Baseline (pre-test) and 2 weeks after training (post-test).

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Caregiving behavior total and subdimension scores

  Baseline and 2 weeks post-training.

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The nurses used haptic glove-assisted virtual reality simulation technology under the guidance of the researcher. The practice and evaluation procedures were carried out in the same manner as in the control group, including individual sessions, checklist-based assessment, a debriefing session, and the post-test administered two weeks later.

Behavioral: Haptic Glove-Based Virtual Reality Training

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

The nurses watched a demonstration video and practiced the procedure individually in the skills laboratory. Each nurse's performance was evaluated by the researcher using the Aspiration Skill Checklist. A debriefing session was then conducted, and the knowledge test was re-administered two weeks later.

Interventions

Haptic Glove-Based Virtual Reality Training BEHAVIORAL

Interactive VR simulation supported by haptic gloves for aspiration training.

Experimental Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ela YILMAZ COŞKUN: lead

Study Sites (1)

İstanbul Beykent University Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Hamiyet KIZIL, PhD

  Hamidiye Faculty Nursing

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: This study was conducted as an open-label trial because the nature of the educational interventions (haptic glove-based virtual reality training versus standard mannequin-based training) did not allow blinding of participants or investigators.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: articipants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group. Both groups were followed in parallel throughout the study period, with the experimental group receiving haptic glove-based virtual reality training and the control group receiving standard mannequin-based aspiration training.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 22, 2025
• First Posted: January 7, 2026
• Study Start: November 21, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 21, 2025
• Study Completion: February 21, 2025
• Last Updated: January 7, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)