Trial reportFrontiers in public health2026
Immersive virtual reality for acupuncture knowledge and practical skills: a comparative educational study.
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Abstract
Background: Acupuncture education requires mastery of complex theoretical concepts and psychomotor skills, yet conventional teaching often struggles to bridge the gap between abstract knowledge and hands-on application. This study evaluated the association of an immersive virtual reality-based acupuncture training system, PainEaseVR, with posttest learning outcomes when used as a supplement to conventional acupuncture education. Methods: A stratified, randomized, posttest comparison study was conducted with 60 third-year undergraduate students majoring in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Participants were assigned to either an experimental group using PainEaseVR ( Results: The VR group achieved higher scores in theoretical knowledge (M = 10.08, SD = 0.99) than the traditional group (M = 9.04, SD = 1.31). The VR group also outperformed the traditional group in practical skills (M = 32.52, SD = 2.28 vs. M = 28.62, SD = 2.77). Students in the VR group reported higher satisfaction, engagement, and confidence across all feedback items. Conclusion: PainEaseVR appears to be a promising supplementary tool for acupuncture education. The findings suggest that VR was associated with higher scores in acupuncture knowledge and practical skills, as well as a more engaging learning experience, within the context of this posttest comparison study.
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