Enhancing health literacy and academic success through virtual reality in medical imaging education

The use of scenario-based virtual patients and simulated breast models created a reflective, low-risk, and student-centered learning environment aligned with experiential and cognitive learning theories. The VR-supported breast health curriculum was associated with comparable learning outcomes to the traditional course, suggesting that immersive methods can provide an alternative mode of delivery in health education to foster motivation, self-efficacy, and clinical competence.