Virtual vs. Traditional CPR Training: Effects on Stress
The Effect of Basic Life Support Training in a Virtual Environment on Perceived Stress and Measured Stress Responses Compared to Conventional Basic Life Support Training
Oulu University Hospital
60 participants
Aug 13, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This medical education study investigates stress levels among undergraduate medical students during basic life support (BLS) training. It compares traditional face-to-face teaching session with virtual reality (VR) training simulating a resuscitation scenario in a public place. We will measure heart rate, heart rate variability, and self-reported stress to assess acute stress responses. The study also examines physical sensations related to VR, the realism of the virtual environment, and the suitability of VR for BLS training.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Volunteers (18-30 years old) will be recruited from first- and second-year medical students
- Participants must be healthy young individuals with no known heart disease, normal physical performance capacity, and no current physical limitations that would affect the ability to perform chest compressions.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Pregnant individuals will not be included
- Individuals with previous healthcare experience will not be included.
- Participants must not have received basic life support training within the past six months.
Interventions
One basic life support training session / participant. Duration of educational session aprox. 30min.
Locations(1)
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NCT07147322