Application of the search strategy resulted in a hit total of 212 articles. A key term search strategy was employed with five themes identified and investigated: (1) Healthcare professionals, (2) Clinical simulation, (3) Immersive virtual reality, (4) Stress/anxiety and (5) Authentic learning design. A search of seven electronic database and grey literature was performed in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. In addition, the review will describe authentic immersive technology clinical simulation use and reported stress response measurements. The aim of this scoping review is to investigate the range and nature of evidence associated with immersive virtual reality clinical simulation and education design. Determining potential benefits, drawbacks (including related stress and anxiety) and affordances of immersive technology clinical simulation designs may help provide an understanding of its usefulness. However, with traditional clinical simulation stress and anxiety can both hinder performance and learning, yet it is unknown what nuances are applicable within a clinical virtual simulation environment. Advances in technology such as immersive virtual reality offer new opportunities to enhance traditional practice to an extent that may transform learning. Whilst clinical simulation is established as an effective education tool within the healthcare community, the inability to offer authentic educational learning environments remains problematic.
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