An interventional study of Virtual Reality-Based Dysrhythmia Management Training and Task Trainer-Based Dysrhythmia Management Training in Virtual Reality Simulation, Medical Education and High Fidelity Simulation Training, sponsored by Karadeniz Technical University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-23.
Sponsored by Karadeniz Technical University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
The goal of this randomized, controlled simulation-based educational study is to compare the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) and task trainer-based training in improving dysrhythmia management skills among intern physicians.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Researchers will compare two groups of intern physicians receiving either VR-based training or task trainer-based training to evaluate differences in clinical performance and retention of acquired skills.
A total of 30 intern physicians will participate in the study, with 15 participants assigned to each group.
Participants will:
Participant performance will be assessed using standardized checklists based on dysrhythmia management algorithms. Assessments will be video-recorded for subsequent evaluation.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Virtual Reality-Based Training
Other: Virtual Reality-Based Dysrhythmia Management Training
Task Trainer-Based Training
Other: Task Trainer-Based Dysrhythmia Management Training
Participants assigned to the virtual reality group received practical dysrhythmia management training in an immersive virtual reality environment. The training involved simulated clinical scenarios of bradydysrhythmia, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia. Participants practiced patient assessment, rhythm recognition, clinical decision-making, and appropriate management interventions in a virtual clinical setting.
Participants assigned to the task trainer group received practical dysrhythmia management training using conventional task trainers. The training addressed bradydysrhythmia, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia through hands-on simulation exercises. Participants practiced patient assessment, rhythm recognition, clinical decision-making, and appropriate management interventions using physical training equipment.
Change in Dysrhythmia Management Performance Score From Baseline to Immediate Post-Training
Dysrhythmia management performance was assessed using standardized checklists during high-fidelity simulation scenarios involving bradydysrhythmia, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia. Participants were evaluated before training and immediately after completing either virtual reality-based or task trainer-based practical training. Changes in performance scores were compared between the two groups to assess the effectiveness of the educational interventions. Higher scores indicated better performance.
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after training
Retention of Dysrhythmia Management Performance at Four Weeks
Retention of dysrhythmia management skills was evaluated four weeks after practical training using standardized performance checklists in high-fidelity simulation scenarios. Performance scores at the four-week retention assessment were compared with immediate post-training scores to evaluate maintenance of acquired skills in the virtual reality and task trainer groups. Higher scores indicated better performance.
Time frame: Immediately after training and four weeks after training
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared publicly to protect participant confidentiality and privacy. The study involves a relatively small sample of intern physicians, and sharing individual-level performance data may increase the risk of participant identification.
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