Whether in the classroom or the clinical setting, opportunities for learners to practice skills freely and in a safe environment are limited. However, replicating real-world clinical scenarios is crucial in preparing students for practice and reinforcing knowledge and skills for clinicians. This recreation of specific clinical situations is often referred to as ‘simulation-based education’, and…
Preparing for the arrival of a new baby is often a time filled with joy, love, and anticipation as soon-to-be parents get ready both physically and mentally for a new chapter of life. While pregnancy should be a time devoted solely to the excitement of bringing in new life, it sadly continues to be a…
Nursing has seen a shift in recent years that has caused alarm – higher turnover rates, staff shortages, and an increased demand for healthcare professionals have impacted the remaining staff and patients. It’s significantly financially costly for hospitals to replace lost staff, not to mention the time and resources cost of finding a suitable replacement….
Talking with a patient is one of the best ways for healthcare professionals to hone their communication skills – gathering history, explaining rationale, building rapport, or even having difficult conversations.
Talking with a patient is one of the best ways for healthcare professionals to hone their communication skills – gathering history, explaining rationale, building rapport, or even having difficult conversations.
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.
Oxford University has partnered with Oxford Medical Simulation to train medical students using virtual reality.
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