When Simulation Embraces Virtual Reality (VR): Examples of Using VR in Medical Simulation Training

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Abstract Description

Patient safety is the cornerstone of high quality health-care service nowadays. Up to half of the adverse events in hospitals are preventable and many of the patient’s disability or death can be avoided with safe clinical practice.

In order to optimize patient care, health-care professionals have to learn and develop both technical and non-technical skills. The tradition concept of “See One, Do One & Teach One” is no longer ideal in today’s health-care environment. Simulation training has been proven to shorten the learning curve and reduce human errors, and become a valuable tool in health-care training in recent years.

With advancement of technology, we are inspired to develop a virtual reality program on a simple yet important clinical procedure. It offers novices a realistic environment for learning and an unlimited number of practices. Future development of virtual reality in medical training is going to offer huge opportunities in the fast-paced and high-pressure medical field.  

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HAC1275
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