AIM To evaluate the effectiveness of the “Lecture, Performance, Practice, Correction and Evaluation” five-step teaching method combined with a 6000m low-oxygen mixed gas virtual reality (VR) training platform in an aviation cardiovascular physiology practice course, with the purpose of enhancing students’ ability to recognize, manage, and adapt to acute altitude hypoxia, while improving their organizational skills in hypoxia training.
METHODS Participants included trainees from the 2023 (Control Group) and 2024 (Experimental Group) aviation military doctor training courses, with 40 students randomly selected from each cohort. The control group received traditional training, while the experimental group underwent training using the five-step teaching method integrated with VR technology. Both groups were assessed through theoretical tests, physiological parameter measurements, flight parameter assessments, and satisfaction surveys following hypoxia training.
RESULTS The experimental group achieved significantly higher mean scores in the theoretical test compared to the control group (P<0.01); Physiological data revealed lower blood oxygen saturation (P<0.05) and higher heart rates (P<0.05) in the experimental group during the hypoxia training; Flight parameter assessments showed shorter durations of abnormal flight behavior in the experimental group (P<0.05), demonstrating enhanced recognition of hypoxia symptoms and their impact on flight operations and cognitive function; Furthermore, the experimental group reported significantly higher satisfaction across eight dimensions and overall course satisfaction in the training satisfaction questionnaire (P<0.01).
CONCLUSION The integration of the five-step teaching method with VR technology optimizes the teaching approach in the aviation cardiovascular physiology practice course, enhancing teaching and training quality, deepening students’ theoretical understanding, and improving their occupational skills.
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