The role of virtual reality in the changing landscape of surgical training.
J Laryngol Otol
; : 1-4, 2020 Oct 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-840975
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The current coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to surgical training across the world. With the widespread cancellations of clinical and academic activities, educators are looking to technological advancements to help 'bridge the gap' and continue medical education. SOLUTIONS Simulation-based training as the 'gold standard' for medical education has limitations that prevent widespread adoption outside suitably resourced centres. Virtual reality has the potential to surmount these barriers, whilst fulfilling the fundamental aim of simulation-based training to provide a safe, effective and realistic learning environment. CURRENT LIMITATIONS AND INSIGHTS FOR FUTURE The main limitations of virtual reality technology include comfort and the restrictive power of mobile processors. There exists a clear developmental path to address these restrictions. Continued developments of the hardware and software set to deepen immersion and widen the possibilities within surgical education.CONCLUSION:
In the post coronavirus disease 2019 educational landscape, virtual, augmented and mixed reality technology may prove invaluable in the training of the next generation of surgeons.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S0022215120002078
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