Clinical Simulation in VR for Thorough Training

Clinical simulation in VR present the advantage of allowing learners to practice skills in realistic and engaging environments. There was a time when practical experiences in healthcare training could be gained by assisting senior doctors and by performing procedures on cadavers. With the coming of virtual reality medical simulation, the healthcare education scenario has undergone a massive change. Learners don a VR headset, step into a virtual environment that is fully equipped with all necessary equipment and perform procedures as they would in a real-world setup.

VR simulations provide a safe and controlled environment for training purposes. For very obvious reasons, it is not safe to practice medical skills on live patients. It could cause harm to the patient and also put the learner at risk, if the disease is infectious. Learners will have to be extra cautious and this may lead to a degree of hesitation. Trainers too would not want to put their learners or patients at risk. With clinical simulation in VR, not only is the environment virtual, but so is the patient. A mistake will not be life-threatening. Trainers can allow users to make mistakes to understand the effects it could lead to. When trainers are able to show the cause and effect of a certain action, they are able to draw home the message with greater clarity. On the learner’s part, this can be knowledge reinforcement and lead to enhanced learning experiences.

With clinical simulations in VR, trainers are also able to present the learners with cases that are usually rare to come across in the real world. Though rare, training is required to be prepared. When trainers can provide this training, it ensures giving shape to a workforce that is ready to take on any challenge, no matter how tough it may be.