EVALUATION OF THE CHALLENGES OF THE ADOPTION OF VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY IN RADIOGRAPHY TRAINING IN SOME SELECTED SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTHEAST, NIGERIA.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82547/jrrs.vol38no2.2
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Training, Radiography, Technology, Reality, Virtual

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Uloma B. Nwogu
Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus 
Maureen E. Anyanwu.
Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus 
Angel-Mary C. Anakwue
Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus 
Felicitas U. Idigo
Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus 
Everistus O. Abonyi
Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus 
Sobechukwu W. Onwuzu
Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus 
Julius A. Agbo
Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus 
Beatrice U. Maduka
Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus 

Abstract

Background: Radiography, being inherently reliant on visual interpretation and precise procedural skills benefit significantly from the immersive and interactive capabilities of Virtual Reality (VR), as this technology provides a platform for an enhanced understanding of radiographic procedures and positioning, offering a realistic and riskfree environment for learning and practice. 
 
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the challenges associated with implementing virtual reality technology in radiography training and education in selected schools in the southeast region. 
 
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was adopted which included 14 respondents involved in radiography training and education across four universities in the south-east, Nigeria. The instrument used for data collection in this study was a comprehensive online questionnaire. The questionnaire measured the demographic information of the respondents, level of adoption and implementation of VR in their institutions, challenges in VR adoption, strategies, and solutions to these challenges. These questions were tested for internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha reliability test and a coefficient value of 0.562 got. 
 
Results: The results of this study showed that financial constraints (n=8, 57%) and lack of technical support or expertise (n=8, 57%) are major challenges in adopting VR technology in radiography education and training. Seven respondents (50%) agreed that technical difficulties are another major challenge in adopting VR technology in radiography education and training. Challenges of virtual reality technology were believed to have an overall negative impact on the adoption of virtual reality technology in radiography instruction and training (n=10, 71%). The study also indicated how these challenges affected the efficacy and standard of radiography education, with 10 respondents (71%) claiming these challenges to be detrimental. 
 
Conclusion: The adoption of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in radiography training and education faces significant challenges in southeast, Nigeria. 

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Nwogu, U. B., Anyanwu., M. E., Anakwue, A.-M. C., Idigo, F. U., Abonyi, E. O., Onwuzu, S. W., Agbo, J. A., & Maduka, B. U. (2025). EVALUATION OF THE CHALLENGES OF THE ADOPTION OF VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY IN RADIOGRAPHY TRAINING IN SOME SELECTED SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTHEAST, NIGERIA. Journal of Radiography and Radiation Sciences, 38(2), 8-15. https://doi.org/10.82547/jrrs.vol38no2.2

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