What this Trial Is About

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a major problem worldwide, leading to longer hospital stays and higher treatment costs. HAIs are a common cause of illness and death linked to healthcare services, and hand hygiene is the key step in preventing these infections. However, many healthcare workers, especially nurses, do not consistently follow hand hygiene practices. To improve this, new and well-structured training programs are needed, including innovative methods like virtual reality (VR) simulation to help nurses better understand and practice effective hand hygiene. In this study, nurses will receive hand hygiene training using two different approaches. The experimental group will get 360 hours of theoretical hand hygiene training followed by a VR simulation application that allows them to practice hand hygiene in an interactive virtual environment. The control group will receive only the 360 hours of theoretical training without the VR simulation. This VR method aims to increase nurses' motivation, knowledge, and skills through engaging and repeatable practice, potentially leading to better hand hygiene behavior. Participants will be assessed using various tools over a period of up to 12 weeks, including knowledge tests, behavior evaluations, observation forms, and satisfaction surveys. These assessments will measure changes in hand hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practice. The study also includes an introductory form completed within one month. Overall, the research seeks to understand whether VR-based training can better support nurses in improving hand hygiene compliance and reducing HAIs.

Development of Hand Hygiene Training Virtual Reality Simulation and Evaluation of Its Effectiveness