A Study of the Impact of Virtual Reality Technology on Immersive Language Learning in Higher Education English Education

Patients’ Use of Virtual Reality Technology for Pain Reduction during Outpatient Hysteroscopy: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Effectiveness of existing methods of therapy for functional impairment due to upper limb dysfunction in patients with visuospatial neglect (VSN) due to acute cerebral stroke remains uncertain. This requires the search for new methods of occupational therapy interventions, in particular, taking into account the capabilities of virtual reality technologies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic effect of virtual reality technology on the state of visuospatial perception, fine and gross motor function of the upper extremities, cognitive functions and limitations activities of daily living in patients with neglect due to cerebral stroke. In the study 47 patients, 10 women and 30 men, aged from 23 to 86 years old (mean age was 63.3 (13.2) years) were included. All patients were assessed for the state of visuospatial perception, cognitive function, motor and sensory functions, and activity limitations at the beginning and at the end of rehabilitation. There were 7 people dropped out of the study based on the results of the application of exclusion criteria. At the first stage during 2023-2024, 18 patients were included in the study and assigned a standardized rehabilitation program. In the second phase, during 2024-2025, 22 patients participated in the study and were assigned an author's occupational therapy program using the Arm-Therapy-System Diego, the effect of which is based on the use of virtual reality technology. All patients were assigned 3 hours of rehabilitation interventions per day for 14 days. The application of the program using virtual reality technology showed 31.3% greater efficiency in restoring the level of cognitive functions according to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, 68.4% better efficiency in restoring large motor functions according to the "Box and Blocks" test, 40.2% better dynamics according to the sensorimotor state of the upper limb according to the Fugl-Meyer assessment of motor recovery after stroke (p<0.05), 25.0% less manifestations of visuospatial neglect according to the tests of dividing lines in half and drawing stars, which together contributed to a better restoration of the level of independent activity when performing everyday tasks according to the Barthel Index (p<0.05) as compared to standard therapy. The predominant effectiveness of the developed author's program using virtual reality technology in improving fine motor skills of the upper limb according to the Nine-Hole Peg Test (p>0.05) compared to the standard therapy program was not established. Thus, the use of virtual reality technology is promising for restoring the functioning of the upper limb in patients with the consequences of cerebral stroke and impaired visual-spatial perception.

With the update and growth of science and technology, educational concepts continue to innovate. In the sports field, the use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology is undoubtedly a brand new training experience. The use of VR technology in the physical education (PE) classroom has promoted the growth of PE and also allowed students to master physical skills more comprehensively through high technology. The purpose of this article is to understand VR technology, study the mterial of VR, improve the shortcomings of traditional PE through VR technology, and analyze the application prospects of VR technology in PE. This article mainly adopts the interview method, sample survey method and case analysis method to sample a survey of 120 students in three grades of a middle school to conduct questionnaire surveys and field visits to understand the students’ knowledge of VR technology and the use of VR technology. We also can know the views of the PE for students. Through this series of investigations, the prospects of VR technology being applied to PE are analyzed. Experimental research results show that the most supported PE activity for VR technology at this stage is situational setting, and 35% of students hope that VR technology will be prominent in the context of the picture. The application of VR technology in physical education will undoubtedly bring a different experience to school sports activities. However, due to the lack of funds and professionals, it is difficult to carry out VR technology in teaching activities. So we can start from the context setting and use economical means to pave the way for physical education.

Background:Children who undergo wound manipulation usually experience pain. Virtual reality technology is a novel and effective non pharmaceutical therapy for reducing pain in children scheduled to undergo wound manipulation. However, the effectiveness of Virtual reality technology in controlling procedural pain in children’s wounds has not been evaluated in a systematic review.Methods:It employed a meta-analysis design. We included studies with randomized controlled trials, reporting children’s wound manipulation pain, and published them in English. Two reviewers independently evaluated the methodological quality of the included studies.Results:Of the 108 studies identified, 39 were eligible for the meta-analysis, with a total sample of 273 patients. The use of virtual reality technology has significantly reduced pain intensity during wound manipulation in children. There was a significant difference between the experimental group (virtual reality) and the control group (no virtual reality) in reducing the pain of the children’s wound manipulation (P < .05).Conclusion:As a distraction method of non drug assisted analgesia intervention, virtual reality technology can reduce children’s procedural pain and discomfort symptoms.

The application of artificial intelligence technology in the film and television field has profoundly changed the content and production methods of television programs and promoted the development and production of a new generation of artificial intelligence television. The popularization of artificial intelligence technology is conducive to improving the quality of television program content, innovating content categories, reducing television program production cost, and improving production efficiency. Due to the popularization and the use of virtual reality (VR) technology in scientific research and social life, the application of VR technology has been studied from the perspective of film and television animation (FTA) teaching, hoping to promote the development of FTA education. First, the existing dynamic environment modeling technology, real-time three-dimensional (3D) graphic generation technology, stereoscopic display, and sensor technology and other VR technologies are combined to carry out teaching design. In view of the current situation of the teaching process of FTA major, the research on these four aspects has been carried out. VR technology is used as an auxiliary teaching tool to complete the basic course teaching of FTA; the 3D animation course and VR technology are combined to improve the teaching effect of professional skill courses. Then, in the application effect, classroom satisfaction, comprehensive quality evaluation, and professional core curriculum effect are compared and analyzed. The results show that the students’ comprehensive quality evaluation in VR technology group is significantly improved, and the satisfaction of classroom atmosphere, teaching mode, and teaching facilities are 75%, 61%, and 81%, respectively. The students in this group can better integrate the new design method into the animation modeling and complete the course design task with high quality. Compared with the traditional teaching mode, the students’ satisfaction is higher and the harvest is greater. Therefore, the use of VR technology in FTA teaching can stimulate students’ interest in learning, improve learning efficiency, and promote the mastery of professional knowledge and skills. The application mode and effect analysis of the proposed VR technology provide a reference for the application of VR technology in FTA teaching.

The effectiveness of virtual reality technology in student nurse education: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The article is devoted to virtual reality technologies and scenarios of their application in distance learning of foreign languages. A generalized experience of application of virtual reality technologies in distance learning of foreign languages is presented; the advantages, risks and deterrents of their introduction into the educational process in educational institutions are highlighted. The features by which technologies can be classified as virtual reality technologies are singled out. Examples of application of the following virtual reality technologies are considered: Mondly VR, VirtualSpeech, Immersive VR Education, AltspaceVR and ClassVR; their brief description, scenarios for use in learning foreign languages, benefits and risks of use are provided. Summarizing the review of these technologies, it was found that the educational content of distance learning of foreign languages through virtual reality can be divided into three groups: “360-degree video”, platforms and sites, interactive programs. Conditions and didactic principles of the effective use of virtual reality technologies during distance learning of foreign languages are generalized. The issue of assessing effectiveness of virtual reality technologies in learning foreign languages is analyzed and identified as debatable and in need of further research. The criteria by which researchers summarize the principles of selection of evaluation criteria are clarified. Perspective directions of future scientific investigations are outlined: research of conditions of intensification and research of scenarios of use of collective intelligence during distance learning of foreign languages through virtual reality.

The use of virtual reality (VR) technology is rapidly expanding in the pharmaceutical industry, and with the application of deep learning analysis, this technology is becoming more sophisticated and effective. Deep learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence that enables machines to learn and improve through experience, and its application in VR technology has the potential to transform the way pharmaceutical research and development is conducted. The use of VR technology in the pharmaceutical industry has numerous applications, including drug discovery, development, and testing. VR technology allows for the simulation of complex biological processes, which can lead to more accurate and efficient drug development. Additionally, VR technology can be used to train medical professionals, provide patient education, and improve the overall delivery of care. Deep learning analysis of VR technology in the pharmaceutical industry has the potential to unlock new insights and improve the efficiency of drug discovery and development. With the application of deep learning algorithms, machines can learn from large datasets and simulate complex biological processes with greater accuracy and speed. This can help to identify potential drug candidates more efficiently, reducing the time and costs associated with traditional drug development processes. Furthermore, deep learning analysis of VR technology can also be used to improve patient outcomes by enabling more personalized medicine. By analyzing large amounts of patient data, deep learning algorithms can help identify the best treatments for individual patients, leading to better health outcomes

The community service activity aims to introduce 3D Virtual Reality technology as an innovation in badminton learning at SD Negeri 168 Pekanbaru. The activity stages in the implementation of this PkM program consist of several main stages, namely preparation, implementation, evaluation, and evaluation of the implementation and sustainability of the program. The results of this activity confirm that learning using 3D virtual reality technology has a significant positive impact on improving students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The technology proved effective not only in improving theoretical understanding but also in developing practical skills and building higher motivation. This community service activity has successfully achieved the main objective, which is to increase students' interest and involvement in badminton through the use of 3D Virtual Reality (VR) technology. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in the aspects of cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective attitudes of students after participating in this technology-based learning. Nevertheless, the success of this program is also accompanied by challenges, especially the need for teacher training in the use of VR technology to ensure the sustainability of the program in the future

Metaverse references an immersive three-dimensional digital space, conceptions about its specific nature and organization have changed over time, and more strongly emphasize the evolution from considering the metaverse as an extended version of a single virtual world to a wide network of an infinite number of interconnected worlds. The aim of this article is to describe the potential of the metaverse in health care. One potential feature of a doctor's office in the metaverse could be the use of virtual reality technology to create immersive, personalized treatment environments for patients. The doctor may also be able to use virtual reality tools to demonstrate treatment options or procedures, or to provide educational materials to the patient. There are several potential applications of the metaverse in medicine, including the use of virtual reality and other immersive technologies for patient care. Some examples of these applications include: Virtual reality exposure therapy for anxiety disorders; Virtual reality-based cognitive behavioral therapy for depression; Virtual reality-based rehabilitation and physical therapy; Virtual reality pain management; and Virtual reality education and training. There are several potential benefits to delivering clinical care in the metaverse. Metaverse may allow for more efficient and convenient access to care, particularly for patients who live in remote or underserved areas. These platforms will contribute for more personalized and immersive treatment experiences, as virtual reality technology can be used to create tailored environments and experiences for patients. There may also be concerns around patient privacy and security, as well as the potential for cyber-attacks.

ObjectiveThe study aimed to explore the effects of virtual reality (VR) technology on motor function rehabilitation in critically ill patients.MethodsAdhering to the PRISMA systematic evaluation method for developing the literature ranking criteria and search strategy, the following databases were systematically searched: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang Data, Chinese Medical Journal Full-Text Database, and SINOMED. The search focused on the impact of virtual reality technology on limb function rehabilitation in critically ill patients, covering the period from the database’s inception to 6 December 2024. To evaluate the quality of the included studies, the risk of bias was assessed using the RevMan 5.4 tool.ResultsA total of 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published over 10 years were included, involving 880 critically ill adult patients: 435 in the experimental group and 445 in the control group. The meta-analysis showed that, compared to the control group, virtual reality technology significantly improved the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score (MD = 3.95, 95% CI: 3.19, 4.70, p < 0.05), the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score (MD = 0.21, 95% CI: −1.35, 1.76, p > 0.05), the Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) score (MD = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.49, 0.94, p < 0.05), the upper limb motor function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment, FMA) score (MD = 5.08, 95% CI: 3.46, 6.69, p < 0.05), and the lower limb motor function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment FMA) score (MD = 2.83, 95% CI: 1.99, 3.67, p < 0.05) of the adult critically ill patients.ConclusionCompared to traditional rehabilitation techniques, virtual reality technology has a better overall effect in improving motor rehabilitation in critically ill patients and enhancing balance, functional walking, and upper and lower limb motor functions. However, the effect of enhancing the functional independence of limbs is not yet evident and still needs to be confirmed by high-quality, multicenter, and large-sample clinical trials.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/ Prospero register No.: CRD42024546409.

The work focused on the examining the use of virtual reality (VR) technologies in the reduction of depression in Europe. More than 70 issues of the journals “Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking”, “European Psychologist” were analyzed. We used the bibliometric analysis, the "keyword method" to analyze the text, which is understood as a search for typical terms, content analysis of the content of articles that used VR and depression. In the journal "European Psychologist" the term VR has not been mentioned for the last 2 years, which indicates the secondary importance of this issue for general psychology. In cyberpsychology, on the contrary, since 2019 in Europe, the interest of researchers in the use of VR technologies in clinical psychology has increased. By the content of the journal articles. "Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking" VR technologies are used primarily for the correction of anxiety disorders, and secondly, for the correction of depression. These technologies are used in various ways. The first option is to create VR programs with a direct impact on depression reduction. Here, VR is used as a symptom awareness tool, to create an avatar environment for client dialogue in a non- judgmental environment. Research has shown that such VR programs are rated by users as a useful tool for informing and emotionally responding to depressive states. The second option is an indirect effect on reducing the level of depression through the reduction of fears, phobias; increased activation, tone, euphoria in mental states; the development of a positive mood, cognitive motivation; an increase in indicators of field independence (cognitive style). A study based on the methods of psychosemantics is presented, which has demonstrated the effect of a specially created VR program with an avatar on changing the unconscious attitudes of the personality, reducing phobia of darkness. The effectiveness of using of VR technologies in reducing depression is determined by modeling of mental experiences and actions in VR, creating a virtual ontology, the influence of VR on conscious and unconscious attitudes, the possibility of responding to unconscious experiences through the user's identification with an avatar.

Today, it is important to organize and conduct physics experiments at a high modern level. Practices based on phenomena and laws from physics include not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical skills. However, the need for expensive equipment that requires time and safety measures when performing traditional laboratory work in the field of physics causes difficulties. It also limits the possibility for students to comprehensively study physical patterns during practice. The use of VR (virtual reality) technology in the organization and conduct of physical experiments will eliminate these problems and make asignificant contribution to achieving learning outcomes. VR technology creates conditions for students to conduct experiments without hazardous materials and complex equipment. This, in turn, makes the activities in the educational process more optimal and safe. In this sense, the main idea and purpose of this study is to determine the features of the use of VR technology in teaching physics, effectiveness in achieving learning outcomes. The study examined examples of teaching some complex physics topics and determined the impact of VR on the assimilation of the topic, the possibility of improving the learning outcomes of laboratory classes. In the course of implementing the research objective, research methods were used: meta-analysis, questionnaires, mathematical and statistical analysis, etc. The results of the study showed the methodological features of the use of VR technology in physical experiments and the effectiveness in improving learning outcomes with ease of mastering the topic. In addition, at the end of the pedagogical study, the students expressed a desire to increase their interest and motivation in learning using VR technology.

Introduction: The use of virtual reality technology to deliver exposure therapy in the treatment of phobic anxiety (i.e., social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and specific phobia) has been proposed to be advantageous compared with in-vivo exposure therapy. These supposed advantages depend on the features of the virtual reality technology and how it is used therapeutically. Therefore, the aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the features of the hardware and software used in studies examining virtual reality exposure therapy studies for phobic anxiety disorders.Methods: 70 studies using virtual reality exposure therapy to treat social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia and/or specific phobia, were systematically reviewed for 46 data points relating to these features.Results: We found that studies generally did not utilize contemporary virtual reality technology and that hardware and software features were inconsistently delineated.Discussion: The implications of these findings are that the use of modern virtual reality technology represents a relevant frontier in anxiety treatment and that a framework for reporting technical features of virtual reality exposure interventions would benefit the field.

As virtual reality technology matures and popular, it is gradually applied in art design.Virtual reality is constructed by high-tech means of the artificial environment.How best to achieve the user in the virtual world of realistic experience, has become a new research hotspot.In view of the present virtual reality technology and virtual aesthetics can improve the effect of the simulation are faced with the problem, in this paper, the study of virtual reality in art and design.Put forward the integration of technology and art technique can improve the virtual reality visual properties and the degree of match user requirements, improve the effect of the simulation.