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The virtual reality group used HTC Vive Focus 3 headsets with Virti, 3D Organon and EXR platforms.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0022215125102983_sec3c\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The virtual reality group scored higher in objective structured clinical examinations (26.9 vs. 21.5;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.005) and reported greater procedural confidence (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.008) and engagement (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.003). Both groups improved knowledge (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001) without significant difference post-session (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.701). Virtual reality was rated highly for effectiveness (9.6\/10) and immersion (8.5\/10) and had minimal cybersickness (1.8\/10).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0022215125102983_sec4d\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Virtual reality significantly enhances procedural confidence and performance. 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