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.
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Stress and Workload Compared Between Two Basic Life Support Training Environments
Timeframe: During training session (approximately 2 hours, including pre/post questionnaires)
Stress (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, STAI) questionary
Timeframe: Immediately after training
Physiological Stress (Heart Rate Variability, HRV)
Timeframe: During training session (approximately 2 hours/participant)
Perceived Workload (NASA Task Load Index)
Timeframe: Immediately after training