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August 5, 2025

Virtual Reality Versus In-Person Simulation of Sepsis for Medical Students: A Non-Inferiority Cluster Randomised Study (Preprint)

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TOTim OldLMLauren Jayne MedwellAAAwais Ahmed

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Overview

Randomised trial shows no significant differences in learning outcomes between virtual reality and in-person simulation for sepsis management in medical students, suggesting feasibility for future studies.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: Learning outcomes for sepsis management were similar between virtual reality and in-person simulation groups.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: No significant differences in mQSAT scores were found across all participant groups in the assessment of skills and knowledge.
  • APPROACH: The study involved 32 final-year medical students who experienced both VR and in-person simulation scenarios for sepsis management.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: Findings support the ethical use of virtual reality as a viable educational tool alongside in-person simulation in medical training.

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Old et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f99e6551bb0af8d141bhttps://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.80316
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