SynthesisJMIR medical education2024
The Scope of Virtual Reality Simulators in Radiology Education: Systematic Literature Review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Virtual Reality-Based Training in Radiologic Technology for Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography Brain Imaging: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR formative research · 2026Trial
- Development and Educational Evaluation of a Radiation Visualization System in a Virtual Reality Training Module for Radiopharmaceutical Administration: Mixed Methods Study of Students' Learning Experiences.JMIR medical education · 2026Article
- Impact of a virtual reality-enhanced learning program for maternal positioning in midwifery students: an exploratory multicenter pre-post study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Short-term knowledge gains and learner satisfaction after a basic radiology course for family medicine residents in a 3-dimensional virtual environment: a multi-cohort pretest-posttest study in Spain.Journal of educational evaluation for health professions · 2026Article
- The digital evolution of surgical planning: a systematic review of immersive and interactive technologies.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Review
- The effects of VR/AR/MR-based interventions on symptom management among adult cancer survivors receiving active treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Review
- Use of a Nonimmersive Virtual Reality System for Clinical Thinking in Obstetric Nursing Education: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Clinical Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Radiology: A Scoping Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Current applications and future perspectives of extended reality in radiology.La Radiologia medica · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background: In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has gained significant importance in medical education. Radiology education also has seen the induction of VR technology. However, there is no comprehensive review in this specific area. This review aims to fill this knowledge gap. Objective: This systematic literature review aims to explore the scope of VR use in radiology education. Methods: A literature search was carried out using PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar for articles relating to the use of VR in radiology education, published from database inception to September 1, 2023. The identified articles were then subjected to a PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses)-defined study selection process. Results: The database search identified 2503 nonduplicate articles. After PRISMA screening, 17 were included in the review for analysis, of which 3 (18%) were randomized controlled trials, 7 (41%) were randomized experimental trials, and 7 (41%) were cross-sectional studies. Of the 10 randomized trials, 3 (30%) had a low risk of bias, 5 (50%) showed some concerns, and 2 (20%) had a high risk of bias. Among the 7 cross-sectional studies, 2 (29%) scored "good" in the overall quality and the remaining 5 (71%) scored "fair." VR was found to be significantly more effective than traditional methods of teaching in improving the radiographic and radiologic skills of students. The use of VR systems was found to improve the students' skills in overall proficiency, patient positioning, equipment knowledge, equipment handling, and radiographic techniques. Student feedback was also reported in the included studies. The students generally provided positive feedback about the utility, ease of use, and satisfaction of VR systems, as well as their perceived positive impact on skill and knowledge acquisition. Conclusions: The evidence from this review shows that the use of VR had significant benefit for students in various aspects of radiology education. However, the variable nature of the studies included in the review reduces the scope for a comprehensive recommendation of VR use in radiology education.
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