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Healthcare professionals
Healthcare training
Immersive virtual reality
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Abstract
Background: Immersive virtual reality is considered a promising tool to support healthcare training. However, its implementation faces several challenges.
Aim: This integrative review aims to systematically analyze the benefits and challenges associated with the use of immersive virtual reality in healthcare training.
Method: A comprehensive search was conducted across MEDLINE and CINAHL databases, targeting articles published between January 2015 and December 2024. A total of 139 studies were included and analyzed using NVivo, following a rigorous process of coding, categorization, and thematic synthesis.
Results: The findings reveal that immersive virtual reality supports cognitive and technical skill development, enhances emotional engagement, and provides practical advantages such as learning autonomy and risk-free practice environments. However, many limitations were identified, including technological challenges, pedagogical reservations, as well as physical or emotional discomforts such as cybersickness.
Conclusion: Further research should prioritize the creation of emotionally intelligent immersive virtual reality environments to fully optimize their educational benefits.
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