Quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest study evaluated the effectiveness of a Virtual Reality hand hygiene training program for auxiliary nurses and informal caregivers in Colombia
This quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest study evaluated the effectiveness of a Virtual Reality hand hygiene training program for auxiliary nurses and informal caregivers in Colombia. A total of 215 participants (94 auxiliary nurses, 121 informal caregivers) completed the intervention, which included three 15-minute Virtual Reality training sessions with real-time feedback on hand hygiene technique. Data were collected at baseline (PRE) and immediately after the Virtual Reality intervention (POST), which included one 15-minute training sessions. Variables assessed included hand hygiene performance, error rates, and knowledge assessment. Linear mixed-effects models were used to assess changes over time.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
215
Participants utilized a Virtual Reality scenario that simulated a complete handwashing sequence with water and soap, including an instructional display demonstrating the correct hand hygiene technique.
Universidad Minuto de Dios
Bogotá, Colombia
Errors
Number of errors based on the standardized hand hygiene protocol approved by institutions involved in this study
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment on the same day, within an estimated period of 1 to 2 hours
Time
Time (measure in seconds) used for washing the hands
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment on the same day, within an estimated period of 1 to 2 hours
Knowledge
Number of right responses to key questions about hand hygiene
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment on the same day, within an estimated period of 1 to 2 hours
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