Intramuscular injections are one of the nursing functions frequently used in clinical practice. Sites used for the purpose of intramuscular injection; dorsogluteal, ventrogluteal, deltoid region, vastus lateralis muscle and rectus femoris muscle . Intramuscular injections can cause many complications. The most important complication is sciatic nerve injury, which may occur as a result of injection especially in the dorsogluteal region. In order to prevent complications that may develop as a result of intramuscular injection, it should be emphasized that the ventrogluteal region should be preferred in the selection of intramuscular injection site and students should be provided with the necessary knowledge and skills regarding injection from this region. In nursing education, many different methods are used with technological developments. One of them is simulation applications. There are various types of simulation applications. One of these simulation applications is virtual reality technology.
The goal of this interventional research is to evaluate the effect of ventrogluteal injection training developed by researchers and given to students through virtual reality glasses.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Have not received previous application training for intramuscular injection.
* Lack of experience in administering intramuscular injections.
* Participation in the theoretical lecture presentation on intramuscular injection given by the instructor in the course "Basic Nursing and Clinical Skills".
* Absence of a health condition that prevents him from wearing virtual reality glasses and performing the study (Advanced vision problem, vertigo problem, etc.).
* Have not taken the Fundamentals of Nursing or Basic Nursing Care and Clinical Skills course before.
* Understand the questions in forms and scales.
* Willingness to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The student does not participate in at least one of the stages of the research.
* Receive practical training for intramuscular injection from another instructor during the research process.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Intramuscular Injection Application to the Ventrogluteal Region Information Evaluation Form
Timeframe: 2 months
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Intramuscular Injection to the Ventrogluteal Region Application Skill Evaluation Form