The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) training on improving infection control preparedness among healthcare workers during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
Does VR training improve healthcare workers' knowledge, confidence, and preparedness for infection control compared to traditional training?
Are there differences in outcomes between the VR training and traditional lecture-based education?
Aged 20 and above
Assigned to work in Hajj healthcare settings
Licensed healthcare worker (nurse, physician, EMT, etc.)
Able to provide informed consent
History of epilepsy or motion sickness triggered by VR
Severe visual or cognitive impairments
Parallel
Virtual Reality Infection Control Training
DeviceThis study evaluates a VR training program designed specifically to improve infection control skills among healthcare workers during the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the world's largest mass gatherings. Unlike traditional training, this VR intervention offers immersive, realistic simulations tailored to the unique cultural and environmental challenges of Hajj. It focuses on practical skill-building and clinical readiness in crowded, high-risk settings. Using a rigorous randomized controlled trial design, the study aims to show that VR training is more effective than conventional methods, potentially setting a new standard for infection control education in mass gathering healthcare.
Change in Infection Control Knowledge Score From Baseline to Post-Training
Participants will complete a validated multiple-choice infection control knowledge test. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge. A score improvement of ≥15% is considered clinically meaningful.
Change in Self-Reported Preparedness and Confidence in Infection Control
Measured using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = not confident; 5 = very confident). Participants with an increase of ≥1 point in average scores from baseline are considered to have improved.
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