NCT06788405 Development of Hand Hygiene Training Virtual Reality Simulation and Evaluation of Its Effectiveness
| NCT ID | NCT06788405 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa |
| Condition | Hospital Infection |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 76 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-25 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-03-25 |
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This trial targets 76 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-25 with a primary completion date of 2025-03-25.
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Brief Summary
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI), which have become a major problem in all countries, prolong hospital stay and increase treatment and care costs. In health care institutions, HAIs that occur directly or indirectly related to health services are among the most common causes of mortality and morbidity. A high level of hand hygiene compliance, which is the most basic step of infection control and precautions, is the first and most important step to prevent HAIs. However, it has been determined in the literature that the compliance rates of healthcare professionals with hand hygiene are low and that nurses' attitudes and behaviors regarding hand hygiene are not at the desired level. Well-structured training programs need to be developed to maintain and increase nurses' hand hygiene compliance rates. Different training methods and tools are needed to increase hand hygiene compliance, awareness and awareness. It is recommended that innovative training approaches such as virtual simulation be developed and evaluated to further internalize and encourage nurses' most effective hand hygiene practice behaviors. In recent years, the use of simulation methods in the training of healthcare professionals has been increasing as they facilitate the transfer of theoretical knowledge into clinical practice. One of these simulation methods is virtual reality (VR). The use of gamification in the virtual environment supports different learning styles, enabling learners to participate more intensively in education and increase their internal motivation. In this context, with VR support, entertainment and learning processes can be used to support each other. Considering the features of VR usage such as integrating knowledge and skills, creating a learning environment for the learner by doing, giving the opportunity to repeat until the correct application is made, reducing incorrect interventions in clinical practice and increasing patient safety, it is recommended that virtual simulation systems be used in nursing education. VR provides different opportunities to learners by enriching and diversifying learning environments. In these virtual environments, learners can have new experiences and these experiences remain permanent for the learners. As stated in the WHO Hand Hygiene Theme, it is important to develop innovative training programs, learning materials and measurement and evaluation tools regarding hand hygiene within the scope of infection control and prevention studies. VR simulation can be used to attract nurses' attention and awareness by increasing intrinsic motivation to perform hand hygiene, and can be used to support nurses in developing positive attitudes towards hand hygiene. Hand hygiene simulation scenarios created with virtual reality can contribute to greater awareness about the problems caused by microorganism transmission by increasing hand hygiene awareness. Thus, increasing attitudes and awareness regarding hand hygiene can have a positive effect on reducing the HAI rate by supporting the transformation of hand hygiene awareness into behavior. In the study, it was planned to develop, implement and evaluate a virtual reality hand hygiene simulation. It is thought that this virtual reality simulation will pave the way for the development of psychomotor skills for hand hygiene, increase the level of knowledge, and increase hand hygiene compliance by providing internal motivation to perform hand hygiene. In our country, no studies have been found on the development of virtual reality simulation in hand hygiene practice. The aim of this study is to develop and implement virtual reality hand hygiene simulation in teaching hand hygiene behaviors in nurses and to evaluate its effect on hand hygiene compliance.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Nurses who have not received additional hand hygiene training after general orientation training at the beginning of work • Nurses working actively in areas other than the operating room (inpatient services, intervention units, etc.). Exclusion Criteria: * Nurses in the intervention group who have a disease/condition that may pose a problem regarding the use of VR glasses (having epilepsy, having a history of seizures, having an eye or neurological disease that would prevent the use of VR glasses, having motion sickness). * Nurses working in the operating room * Nurses who receive additional hand hygiene training after general orientation training
Contact & Investigator
AŞKIN SELVİ, PhD student
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06788405 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Hospital Infection. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06788405 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06788405 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at askin.selvi05@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06788405 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT06788405 clinical trial?
NCT06788405 is sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa. The principal investigator is AŞKIN SELVİ, PhD student at İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey. The trial plans to enroll 76 participants.