Author: Nadine Hoffjan, LMU

Date: 21.01.2025

After several internal testing and evaluation rounds, we invited midwifery students for a pilot test at three of the participating institutions. In total, 12 students were introduced to the VR technology and put our developed scenario through its paces. A supervisor was present to guide them through the various tasks and assist if necessary. Afterwards, the participants assessed the usability and functionality of the app.

The students also evaluated our theoretical learning content regarding quality, variety, and appropriateness. This feedback is very valuable for the further development process of the project, as it was the first time that the target group of midwifery students evaluated the app.

The students’ overall impression of the application was very good. The great majority of them were able to understand the information given in the virtual environment. All participants enjoyed the experience and believe that the app can be a useful tool for future midwifery students to learn more about the impact of positioning during labor.

We will use the students' feedback to further improve the app and the learning content in the following weeks before the start of the study phase in March 2025.