Advancing Emergency Medicine
Education through Virtual Reality
José Ferrer Costa MD
Thomas Dolby
25th May 2024
1st International Symposium of
Immersive Reality for Resuscitation
25th May 2024 - Murcia, Spain
Presentation Outline
1. Introduction to VR in Medical Training
2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making
3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures
4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement
5. Future Directions and Potential
1. Introduction to VR in Medical Training
2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making
3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures
4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement
5. Future Directions and Potential
Evolution of “Virtual Reality” in Pubmed
Source: PubMed 07/05/2024
10.322
Evolution of “Virtual Reality” in Pubmed
1991-1995: Initial Exploration
Medical and surgical education
Ethics/Safety concerns
1996-2000: Adoption and Diversification
Pain management, mental health and
rehabilitation
2001-2005: Technological Advances
2006-2010: Widespread Acceptance
Surgical simulations and rehabilitation
2011-2015: Innovation and Expansion
Improved features for training and healthcare
2016-Present: Integration and Future
Integration with AI, MR
Guidelines, Regulations
Standardized Guidelines
Needed
● Enhanced Feedback Mechanisms
● Integration with Traditional Training
● Evidence of Effectiveness
Evidence for VR in CPR training
1. Introduction to VR in Medical Training
2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making
3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures
4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement
5. Future Directions and Potential
Advantages of VR in Medical Training
● Opportunity to train clinical skills in a safe environment
● Following protocols to guide decisions: tests / treatments
● Learn to think and act under pressure
● Performance Feedback
● Enhance Patient Safety
Regular Classes to Doctors and Nurses
https://youtu.be/BJofm0hMqQc
1. Introduction to VR in Medical Training
2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making
3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures
4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement
5. Future Directions and Potential
Advantages and Limitations
of Using VR in CPR Training
🌐Immersive Learning Environment
🛡 Safe Practice Space
⚡Immediate Feedback
📊 Data-Driven Insights
🌍 Scalable and Accessible
💸High Initial Costs
🤖Technology Familiarity
✋Physical Interaction Limitations
🔌 Dependence on Equipment
📵Potential Technological Distractions
Work of i3 Simulations
I3’s Work
● Bespoke immersive technology projects
● Off-shelf products / licences
● Localisation and customisation
● Consultation
● XR Lab installation - hardware and software deployment
● Co-ownership and collaboration
● Research and development
XR Research
● Stress inoculation
● Comparisons vs manikin simulation
● Cognitive load
● Interaction design
● Best usage principles of VR in medical training
● Virtual assessment and debrief
● User experience and ease-of-use
Products
1. Introduction to VR in Medical Training
2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making
3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures
4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement
5. Future Directions and Potential
Feedback
1. Introduction to VR in Medical Training
2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making
3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures
4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement
5. Future Directions and Potential
Where do we go from here?
● VR is still in early stages of adoption. Find your champion!
● At this stage, software cannot just be sold, collaboration is key
● Support ongoing usage, push for embedding within curriculum, guide on
best practices
● Listen and learn, adapt and overcome
● Look for funding opportunities to support collaboration
● Invest in research, build evidence that supports our community’s growth
Q & A

Presentació "Advancing Emergency Medicine Education through Virtual Reality"

  • 1.
    Advancing Emergency Medicine Educationthrough Virtual Reality José Ferrer Costa MD Thomas Dolby 25th May 2024 1st International Symposium of Immersive Reality for Resuscitation 25th May 2024 - Murcia, Spain
  • 2.
    Presentation Outline 1. Introductionto VR in Medical Training 2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making 3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures 4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement 5. Future Directions and Potential
  • 3.
    1. Introduction toVR in Medical Training 2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making 3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures 4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement 5. Future Directions and Potential
  • 4.
    Evolution of “VirtualReality” in Pubmed Source: PubMed 07/05/2024 10.322
  • 5.
    Evolution of “VirtualReality” in Pubmed 1991-1995: Initial Exploration Medical and surgical education Ethics/Safety concerns 1996-2000: Adoption and Diversification Pain management, mental health and rehabilitation 2001-2005: Technological Advances 2006-2010: Widespread Acceptance Surgical simulations and rehabilitation 2011-2015: Innovation and Expansion Improved features for training and healthcare 2016-Present: Integration and Future Integration with AI, MR Guidelines, Regulations
  • 6.
    Standardized Guidelines Needed ● EnhancedFeedback Mechanisms ● Integration with Traditional Training ● Evidence of Effectiveness Evidence for VR in CPR training
  • 7.
    1. Introduction toVR in Medical Training 2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making 3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures 4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement 5. Future Directions and Potential
  • 8.
    Advantages of VRin Medical Training ● Opportunity to train clinical skills in a safe environment ● Following protocols to guide decisions: tests / treatments ● Learn to think and act under pressure ● Performance Feedback ● Enhance Patient Safety
  • 9.
    Regular Classes toDoctors and Nurses
  • 10.
  • 11.
    1. Introduction toVR in Medical Training 2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making 3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures 4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement 5. Future Directions and Potential
  • 12.
    Advantages and Limitations ofUsing VR in CPR Training 🌐Immersive Learning Environment 🛡 Safe Practice Space ⚡Immediate Feedback 📊 Data-Driven Insights 🌍 Scalable and Accessible 💸High Initial Costs 🤖Technology Familiarity ✋Physical Interaction Limitations 🔌 Dependence on Equipment 📵Potential Technological Distractions
  • 13.
    Work of i3Simulations
  • 14.
    I3’s Work ● Bespokeimmersive technology projects ● Off-shelf products / licences ● Localisation and customisation ● Consultation ● XR Lab installation - hardware and software deployment ● Co-ownership and collaboration ● Research and development
  • 15.
    XR Research ● Stressinoculation ● Comparisons vs manikin simulation ● Cognitive load ● Interaction design ● Best usage principles of VR in medical training ● Virtual assessment and debrief ● User experience and ease-of-use
  • 16.
  • 18.
    1. Introduction toVR in Medical Training 2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making 3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures 4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement 5. Future Directions and Potential
  • 19.
  • 20.
    1. Introduction toVR in Medical Training 2. Enhancing Clinical Skills and Decision Making 3. Application in CPR and Emergency Procedures 4. Feedback and Continuous Improvement 5. Future Directions and Potential
  • 21.
    Where do wego from here? ● VR is still in early stages of adoption. Find your champion! ● At this stage, software cannot just be sold, collaboration is key ● Support ongoing usage, push for embedding within curriculum, guide on best practices ● Listen and learn, adapt and overcome ● Look for funding opportunities to support collaboration ● Invest in research, build evidence that supports our community’s growth
  • 22.