Since 2018, VitaSim has participated in research projects on virtual reality (VR) and learning. During this time, we have collaborated with international universities and hospitals on more than 20 scientific studies, to understand and investigate the learning efficacy of VR in training and education. Most of these studies are now published in respected, peer-reviewed journal. 

Many of the tested hypotheses’ come from our belief that hands-on training and peer-learning are important in healthcare professions, but that it can be difficult to achieve ideal learning conditions. This can either be due to instructors not always being available or if a procedure (or part of it) is difficult to simulate in the classroom (e.g., use of expensive equipment or procedures that involve safety risks). We believe these are areas where VR simulation training can help improve educational outcomes by allowing learners to make mistakes and learn from them in a safe, risk-free training environment.

But to us, belief is not enough. Therefore, it is important that our VR solutions are evidence based, and the benefits from our solutions are scientifically documented. While some studies have been more fruitful than others, we are convinced that, when applied at right points in a learning process, VR can be used to enhance learning outcomes.

You can find summaries of the most important studies below, as well as links to the full articles.