Abstract
An exploratory study to compare the effects of immersive virtual reality based training on the learning motivation of final year medical students as compared to video and text-based learning. Different modes of delivery of a training simulation of laparoscopy operation were presented to students and learning motivation corresponding to which were evaluated using the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. The study was conducted from September 2018 to May 2019. Undergraduate medical students from 8 medical colleges and universities across Punjab, Pakistan participated in this study. A total of 87 students with a mean age of 22.5 ± 4 years were recruited for the study. Of these, 57.4% (n = 50) were males and 42.6% (n = 37) were females. Paired sampled t-test was chosen for the statistical investigation for the study. The tests were conducted by comparing means of text, video, and virtual reality learning methodologies in medical students. All executed statistical models are having significance value P=.000. Therefore, results are generalizable and can be implemented across the population. Medical student motivation was observed to be the greatest in Virtual Reality settings as compared to video-based and text-based learning settings. Both theoretical and practical studies have importance in medical studies, whereas practical hand-on-practice can enhance medical students’ professional proficiency. Virtual reality was at the top in User experience, perceived competence, usefulness, and motivation for final year medical students. It can play a signficant role in contemporary teaching and learning methodology with medical educationist and students can get benefit from this technology.
Highlights
The rapid change and improvement in technology have revolutionized the modern world
Authors prepared a sample text file based on different materials that includes book review, article reading, teaching materials, video materials from YouTube and Medical Reality app whereas during video-based learning carefully shortlists a sample visual similar to text and Virtual Reality (VR) material from YouTube and lastly during virtual reality based learning, Medical Reality VR app has been used to highlight all key parameters for the experiment
We explored the impact of using VR to train young students
Summary
The rapid change and improvement in technology have revolutionized the modern world. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) has advanced over a period transforming many aspects of our lives, including the way we learn [1]. Nowadays, can benefit from the quick exchange of information, online accessibility, and practical implementation of what was previously only being taught in the books. The learning experience and competency are dependent upon how well a subject is delivered to the students and through which medium [2]. Books and text-based resources have proven, over time, to be an excellent mode of delivery and have been used for centuries. With the upcoming advancements of technology, it is deemed outdated [3]
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