XR in Healthcare to Meet Training Challenges
Realities are changing and we have new ones like augmented reality of AR, virtual reality or VR, and mixed reality or MR. Collectively all these realities are called XR or extended reality. Each of these are proving to be effective pedagogical approaches to help develop a generation of skilled and trained medical professionals who are prepared to take on real world challenges with confidence. Implementing XR in healthcare as part of the training programs ensures that quality training and practice opportunities are made available to learners, fulfilling a significant need of the healthcare training scenario. Healthcare Training Scenario The shortage of experienced trainers is of grave concern when it comes to healthcare training. This could further translate into there being insufficient professionals to take care of the population. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reported a critical shortage of nursing faculty, resulting in the turning away of over 90,000 quali