Table 7.
Side effects of VR.
| Side-effect | n (%) |
|---|---|
| No side-effects | 8 (44.4%) |
| Any side effect | 10 (55.6%) |
| Dizziness | 1 (5.6%) |
| Headache | 1 (5.6%) |
| Blurred/altered or double vision | 3 (16.7%) |
| Loss of awareness | – |
| Eye strain | 5 (27.8%) |
| Eye or muscle twitching | – |
| Involuntary moving | – |
| Disorientation | 5 (27.8%) |
| Impaired balance | – |
| Impaired hand-eye coordination | – |
| Excessive sweating | – |
| Increased salivation | – |
| Nausea | 3 (16.7%) |
| Light-headedness | – |
| Discomfort or pain in the head or eyes | 2 (11.1%) |
| Drowsiness | – |
| Fatigue | 1 (5.6%) |
| Any symptoms similar to motion sickness | – |
Side effects experienced by students while using the virtual reality learning environment. Participants completed a questionnaire regarding side effects experienced during the VRLE. Group (n = 18) and percentage of intervention group are reported for each side effect.