NCT06900179

The Effectiveness of Augmented Reality Facilitated Education in Promoting Care Management of Malignant Fungating Wounds Among Oncology Nurses

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 188 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Malignant fungating wounds (MFWs) affect 5-14% of patients with advanced cancer, making them a common complication in this population. Characterized by symptoms such as foul odor, heavy exudate, bleeding, moderate to severe pain, and infection, MFWs cause significant physical discomfort and pose life-threatening risks while also leading to profound psychosocial issues, including shame and social isolation. These factors severely impact patients' quality of life, with half of those diagnosed surviving only six months on average. However, clinical nursing staff often lack adequate knowledge and skills in managing MFWs, with an average accuracy rate of just 56.5%. Notable deficiencies exist in areas such as wound disinfection, odor control, and wound assessment, directly affecting the quality of patient care and highlighting an urgent need for specialized MFW training. Traditional MFW education often lacks real-life clinical scenarios and hands-on practice, resulting in a gap between learning and application and leaving learners ill-prepared for the complexities of clinical settings. In contrast, augmented reality (AR) technology presents new possibilities for nursing education. AR can create highly simulated clinical environments where learners can safely practice complex clinical skills, enhancing clinical decision-making abilities. The implementation of AR-based training programs provides nursing staff with a more realistic and effective learning experience, allowing them to better address the challenges posed by MFWs and ultimately contributing to improvements in patient care and quality of life.

Conditions

• Nursing Education

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	MFWs with AR	MFWs with AR This study utilized MyWeb AR as the primary development platform to create an AR-enhanced teaching curriculum for malignant fungating wound (MFW) care. Based on the 2022 Clinical Care Guidelines for Malignant Fungating Wounds and expert input from oncology specialists, the content covers key aspects of MFW care, including wound assessment, symptom identification, and care principles such as odor control, exudate management, and infection prevention. The program uses 3D object elements and animations to create interactive AR scenarios, allowing participants to engage in simulated clinical decision-making and care management, thereby enhancing their skills in a safe and controlled environment.
OTHER	Classroom Teaching	Classroom Teaching and Case Sharing Introduction to Updated MFWs Care Guidelines and Clinical Applications MFWs Wound Care Management of Common MFWs-Related Complications Case Sharing on MFWs Complication Management: Researchers

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-01
• Primary completion: 2025-03-12
• Completion: 2026-10-01
• First posted: 2025-03-28
• Last updated: 2025-12-31

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan