The effect of virtual medical simulators on the practical abilities of medical andnursing students: a comprehensive review

Virtual medical simulators are increasingly integrated into medical and nursing education and offervaluable benefits to students. This comprehensive review examines their impact on practical skills.These simulators enhance clinical and procedural abilities and provide a safe practice environment. Byanalyzing a variety of sources, including academic journals, conferences, and research reports, thisreview assesses their effectiveness, benefits, and challenges in medical and nursing education. Studiesinclude surgical techniques, patient diagnosis, medical procedures, and critical decision-making skills.Virtual simulators enhance learning outcomes, increase student confidence, and improve skillretention. However, challenges such as cost, technical infrastructure, and instructor training must beaddressed for widespread adoption.This review not only describes the current state of the field, butalso identifies potential areas for future research and development. In summary, virtual medicalsimulators serve as promising educational tools that link classroom knowledge with real-world clinicalpractice. More research is needed to explore best practices, assess long-term outcomes, and overcomebarriers to integration to maximize the benefits of these innovative educational tools.