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Use of Virtual Reality for Training on Procedures in an Intensive Care Unit during the COVID-19 Pandemic
10th International Workshop on Innovative Simulation for Health Care, IWISH 2021 ; : 76-83, 2021.
Article in English | Scopus | ID: covidwho-2156274
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The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of awareness and preparedness on the part of medical personnel. Virtual reality (VR) may be viewed as a useful tool in enabling knowledge and ability of medical practitioners in protecting themselves during the pandemic. This research describes the details of a VR application developed to train healthcare personnel in an intensive care unit (ICU) environment on some of the critical procedures related to COVID-19 patients. We discuss design considerations of VR for healthcare training as well as a process of selecting, based on expert opinion, key ICU training modules. The process of creating a 3D model of the ICU is outlined, and the major components and the use of the VR application are discussed. We find that a practical VR training program should apply a suitable VR platform and simulation techniques, while placing emphasis on addressing emerging problems and needs of healthcare personnel during the pandemic. © 2021 The Authors.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Scopus Language: English Journal: 10th International Workshop on Innovative Simulation for Health Care, IWISH 2021 Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Scopus Language: English Journal: 10th International Workshop on Innovative Simulation for Health Care, IWISH 2021 Year: 2021 Document Type: Article