ArticleMedical science educator2025
Promoting Empathy in Audiology Education Through Virtual Reality and Tactile Technologies: A Pilot Study for Patient-Centered Care in Individuals with Hearing Loss and Manual Dexterity Limitations.
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Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)-based empathy training program, augmented with a haptic glove, in fostering cognitive, affective, and compassionate empathy among audiology students for patients with hearing loss (HL) and manual dexterity limitations. Methods: Using a mixed-methods design, two immersive VR simulation scenarios were developed to replicate challenges faced by patients with HL and impaired manual dexterity. Students participated in these scenarios while wearing Cambridge simulation gloves to restrict hand movement, simulating physical limitations. Pre- and post-intervention surveys assessed empathy using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy, alongside measures of immersion, usefulness, educational value, and adverse effects. Qualitative feedback provided insights into participants' reflections. Results: Empathy scores significantly improved from pre- to post-intervention (Hedges' Conclusion: The VR-based training, integrated with haptic Cambridge simulation gloves, effectively enhanced students' understanding of patient challenges related to HL and impaired manual dexterity. This innovative approach demonstrates the potential for fostering empathy in audiology education. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-025-02403-x.
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