Virtual Reality for Nontechnical Skills
Across industries, like healthcare and aviation, virtual, augmented, and mixed reality have been used to assess and progress technical and procedural skills from emergency medicine to pilot training.
OMS for Interprofessional Team Building
Building a safe space for a working environment is imperative to interdisciplinary team success in healthcare settings. VR can be used as a way to connect the interprofessional team from any space, providing similar benefits to that of in-person team building simulations.
The Beginner’s Guide to Virtual Reality Simulation in Healthcare
Healthcare is a fast-paced, patient-centered industry. To keep pace with advancements and increasing amounts of knowledge requires continuous learning, developing new skills, and maintaining foundational skills.
The advancement of technology has made waves in the healthcare sector, and as tech continues to improve rapidly, its uses and functions evolve, as well.
Multi-Patient Scenarios: A Next Step in Preparing for Practice
In the United States, recent data has shown concerning rates around readiness to practice. With 91% of assessed new-graduate nurses landing outside of the acceptable range of competency for novice nurses, it’s crucial that students preparing to graduate have realistic experiences that reflect the daily responsibilities of clinical practice.
Choosing Your VR Partner: A Guide
Ready to step into the wide world of virtual reality simulation but need help kicking off your search? It can feel daunting to start the process of updating or progressing an educational or training program, but with the right partner, it can feel like you’ve got a knowledgeable guide helping you to find the right solution for you.
How Can Virtual Simulation Encourage Retention in Healthcare?
Since 2016, US hospitals have turned over an average of 90% of their workforce. This essentially means that, on average, just 10% of all staff remain working for the same hospital five years on.
What is XR, and How is it Transforming Healthcare?
With the global healthcare market for XR estimated to reach $4.6bn in the US alone by 2025, XR is a game-changer for healthcare systems — and there are surprising possibilities for its use in training, recruitment, and beyond!
Why VR is an Essential Tool for Healthcare Training
So how do we create more opportunities to practice in simulation, in a way that’s realistic, repeatable, and available whenever and wherever it’s needed?