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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2026, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (4): 477-482.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2026.04.015

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Application of mixed reality combined with 3D printing in the clinical practice training for intravenous therapy specialty nurses

WANG Longjun(), WANG Dan*(), LIU Huilong, CUI Yining, FANG Yanyan   

  1. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit,East Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University,Zhengzhou 450000,China
  • Received:2026-01-13 Online:2026-04-15 Published:2026-04-16
  • Contact: *WANG Dan,E-mail:1494024904@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Key Projects of Soft Science in the Henan Provincial Medical Science and Technology Research Program(RKX202501014)

Abstract:

Objective To explore the application effect of mixed reality combined with 3D printing in clinical practice training for intravenous therapy specialty nurses,and to provide new ideas and methods for peripherally inserted central catheter(PICC) catheterization training. Methods A convenience sampling method was used to recruit nurses participating in intravenous therapy specialty clinical practice training in a tertiary hospital in Henan Province from 2023 to 2024 as the study participants. Those trained in 2023(n=20) were assigned to the control group,while those trained in 2024(n=22) were included in the experimental group. Traditional training was provided to the control group,while the experimental group received training utilizing mixed reality combined with 3D printing technology for PICC catheterization. The two groups were compared in terms of PICC catheterization operation assessment scores,first catheter insertion success rates,number of X-ray chest radiographs with correct PICC catheter tip positioning interpretation,and general self-efficacy levels. Results The experimental group outperformed the control group in PICC catheterization operation assessment scores,first catheter insertion success rates,the number of X-ray chest radiographs with correct PICC catheter tip positioning interpretation,and general self-efficacy levels (all P<0.05). Conclusion The application of mixed reality combined with 3D printing in clinical practice training for intravenous therapy specialty nurses can effectively enhance PICC catheterization skill proficiency,and boost confidence in clinical practice. It is worthy of clinical promotion.

Key words: Mixed Reality, 3D Printing, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, Intravenous Therapy, Specialty Nurse Training