RT Journal Article
T1 Key determinants of intention to use virtual reality in medical training
A1 Alarcón-Urbistondo, María del Pilar
A1 Pérez-Aranda, Javier Ramón
A1 Casado-Molina, Ana María
K1 Realidad virtual
K1 Medicina - Práctica
AB Experts have called for virtual reality (VR) training and learning applications that can facilitate the changes needed in training programmes for years to come. To help expedite the adoption process, this study used a mixed-methods approach to identify the key factors that promote intentions to use VR technology in medical training. The qualitative research was based on interviews with five doctors and medical students, which focused on identifying the most significant determinants. Next, a survey was conducted to collect data from 154 medical interns and students in Spanish universities and hospitals, whose responses were processed using partial least squares-structural equation analysis. The limited sample size means this study is exploratory. The results indicate that perceived entertainment significantly strengthens behavioural intention to use VR technology in medical courses. The findings also underline the potential uses of VR learning tools in healthcare contexts and the need to incorporate this technology into medical training.
PB Springer
YR 2024
FD 2024-04-02
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/30914
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/30914
LA eng
NO Alarcon-Urbistondo, P., Perez-Aranda, J. & Casado-Molina, A. Key determinants of intention to use virtual reality in medical training. Virtual Reality 28, 90 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-024-00990-5
NO Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga / CBUA
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 20 ene 2026