Face and Content Validation of Food Safety Training in Virtual Reality (VR)

Virtual reality (VR) technologies can enhance learning activities with high levels of fidelity and interactive features in an immersive environment. With the ability to transport users into the virtual world, it has the potential to be a powerful tool in training and education. Here, we propose using VR in practical applications as a training mechanism for food safety. The curriculum implemented in training encompasses real-world learning parameters of food safety protocols for handling foods presented in a 360-degree video with interactive content (media and questions). This study was conducted with 15 expert participants in public health to evaluate the content and face validity of the technology. The preliminary research conducted here shows that this food safety application is usable and satisfactory. Future work will reach novice individuals inexperienced in how to handle food safely.