Does immersive virtual reality (IVR) serve as a viable option for inclusion in medical training curricula? This was a question that McMaster University’s study set out to explore. The study, funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), was conducted by the university’s Department of Pediatrics as part of the McMaster Education Research Innovation […]
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-term contraceptive method. IUDs are one of the most popular methods to prevent pregnancies and are also used to treat many gynecological problems. While the procedure is a very safe one, it has to be performed with a lot of care to avoid any kind of injury […]
In the realm of virtual healthcare training, there exist different kinds of realities. There is augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and now mixed reality (MR). In augmented reality digital objects are laid upon real objects. We can view these digital pieces but cannot interact with them. A smartphone is capable of accessing AR content. […]
With the aim of eliminating instances of CLABSI infections, MedVR Education and Texas Children’s Hospital came together to develop a VR training program that provides clinical staff practice in identifying and preventing cases of CLABSI. CLABSI, or central line associated blood stream infection, is preventable yet thousands of deaths occur every year. In the United […]
What is MedVR Ed Connect? MedVR Ed Connect allows you to connect to a VR simulation training session via your PC/laptop. It enables users to be part of a virtual reality simulation training without having to don a headset.  This PC based application allows participants, both educators and students, to join multiplayer VR simulation sessions […]
Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) is a training methodology that involves frequent practice of a specific skill or task, followed by feedback and reflection, with the goal of improving performance over time. The approach is characterized by its focus on deliberate practice, immediate feedback, and rapid cycle iteration. What is deliberate practice? To practice is […]
Each day is a unique experience but for a healthcare professional each day consists of several unique experiences. During the course of the day, they come across several kinds of people. These could be patients, caregivers, co-workers, etc. During the training years, practice sessions help these professionals gain skills and knowledge but how does one […]
Jenny works on a medical/surgical floor usually but when she got to work today, she was told that she is being floated to the intensive care unit. It has been several years since she has worked in an ICU and is a little apprehensive but is excited for the change of department. The Intensive Care […]
What are medical simulations Simulations are the reproduction of real-life scenarios and environments to replicate processes and scenarios in controlled environments. When it comes to medical simulations, it involves the recreation of healthcare procedures and scenarios to enable practice and training in safe and stress-free environments.    Significance of medical simulations The medical and healthcare […]
How significant is debriefing in a simulation-based VR training? Reflecting on one’s actions is a good way to analyze the outcomes, be it the positives or the negatives. Debriefing is similar to this post task-completion analysis. It could be in a real-life setting or after a training session. This particularly carries significance in critical situations […]
How important is an ACLS training? As per WHO data, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in the world with close to 17.9 million losing their life each year. In the US alone, as per CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease. CVDs […]
How helpful are virtual reality medical simulations for training and practice?  Before we answer this question, we need to understand what virtual reality is. Virtual reality is a digitally created environment that may or may not be a replica of the real world. In the simplest form, such environments can be accessed on a […]
Proven to be highly effective in providing realistic and effective training, manikins have been a valuable part of the healthcare procedure training for a long time. However, a shift, though gradual, is now being witnessed. Technology has been advancing at its own pace and the possibilities of remote learning were being explored but with the […]
Can clinical simulations in VR help transform healthcare education for the better? Employment opportunities in the healthcare sector are witnessing a sharp increase globally but are we able to meet the demand? According to a Mercer report, by 2025 the US alone will face a shortage of 446,300 home health aides, 95,000 nursing assistants, 98,700 […]
