The Use of Virtual Reality Echocardiography in Medical Education

O’Sullivan, Don; Foley, Ross; Proctor, Kate; Gallagher, Sarah; Deery, Aoife; Eidem, Benjamin W.; McMahon, Colin J.

doi:10.1007/s00246-021-02596-z

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“…360° VR video encompasses video recordings of real-world scenes that enables a totally immersive, 3D experience using a virtual headset [ 33 , 37 ]. These 360° cinematic images can change in real time as the person moves around, and by looking in front, up, down, or behind them, they can see the entire environment picked up by the 360° camera [ 20 ].…”

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“…CGVR is an interactive 3-D simulation that allows complete real-time interaction and immersion in computer-generated virtual environments that can stimulate multiple sensory modalities, including visual auditory, or haptic experiences simulating sights, sounds, orientation, and motion [25,[32][33][34]. This virtual environment is visualized by looking into an HMD which allows the user to block out surroundings and interact with the virtual objects in the simulated environment [35].…”

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“…Augmented reality is an enhanced version of reality created by using technology to overlay digital information (texts, graphic images, or 3D contents) into the user's direct vision of the real world [12,[38][39][40][41]. AR allows a person to see the real world, but it is overlaid with this layer of digital content in real time [25,33,42,43]. AR headsets use transparent screens and reflective lenses to enable the digital information to be overlaid on the real world in the wearer's field of vision [44].…”

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“…MR refers to a merging of real and virtual worlds combining the best features of both AR and VR such that physical and digital objects co-exist and interact in real time, and the user is able to interact with both virtual and real-world Fig. 2 Levels of evaluation evidence reported in studies and articles environments using an HMD [33,[47][48][49]. MR has also been described as a broader class of technologies that includes the display environment of AR and augmented virtuality (AV).…”

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Use of Extended Reality in Medical Education: An Integrative Review

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Aydin

et al. 2022

Med.Sci.Educ.

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Extended reality (XR) has emerged as an innovative simulation-based learning modality. An integrative review was undertaken to explore the nature of evidence, usage, and effectiveness of XR modalities in medical education. One hundred and thirty-three ( N = 133) studies and articles were reviewed. XR technologies are commonly reported in surgical and anatomical education, and the evidence suggests XR may be as effective as traditional medical education teaching methods and, potentially, a more cost-effective means of curriculum delivery. Further research to compare different variations of XR technologies and best applications in medical education and training are required to advance the field. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-022-01698-4.

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Use of Extended Reality in Medical Education: An Integrative Review

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Med.Sci.Educ.

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“…Educational VR technology provides a powerful environment for meaningful learning, enhances retention of existing curriculum, and encourages active participation over passive lecture experiences [22] . The use of VR technology within medical education has repeatedly been found to improve learning experiences and performance on examinations, and increase student confidence in their skills [23][24][25][26] . For example, VR-based anatomical education has been repeatedly found to improve examination performance over traditional prosection-based learning [26] .…”

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The virtual peripheral nerve academy: education for the identification and treatment of peripheral nerve disorders

Lee¹,

Podsednik²,

Khoo³

et al. 2022

Plast Aesthet Res

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Millions of people around the globe suffer peripheral nerve injuries caused by trauma and medical disorders. However, medical school curricula are profoundly deficient in peripheral nerve education. This lack of knowledge within the healthcare profession may cause inadequate patient care. We developed the Virtual Peripheral Nerve Academy (VPNA) as a reusable virtual learning environment to provide medical students with detailed education on the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Students are introduced to the PNS through virtual 3D rendering of the human body, wherein they visualize individual nerves through dissection and observe normal motor and sensory function associated with each nerve. PNS structures that are absent from traditional texts are included in this visualization, ranging from the innervation of joints to the normal anatomic variation required for differential diagnosis of pain after an injury. Detailed modules on peripheral nerve disorders allow students to observe pathophysiological mechanisms, associated symptomatology, and appropriate treatments. Students are briefed on a patient clinical case, then interact with a patient avatar to learn the appropriate diagnostics, including physical exam maneuvers and electrodiagnostic testing. Interactive modules on peripheral nerve surgeries detail surgical techniques. The VPNA data and analytics dashboards allow medical students and course instructors to assess skill improvement and identify specific learning needs. The built-in learner management system and availability on both computer-based and virtual reality platforms facilitate integration into any existing medical school curricula. Ultimately, this immersive technology enables every medical student to learn about the peripheral nervous system and gain competency in treating real-life nerve pathologies.

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