Using Virtual Reality to Improve Medical Training
About this study
As the U.S. population ages, future physicians must be prepared to care for older adults with multiple health conditions and complex needs. This study will test whether cinematic virtual reality (VR)-an immersive, interactive learning tool-is more effective than traditional lectures in helping medical students learn about geriatric care. Students who complete the VR training will experience realistic patient scenarios that show what can go wrong in medical care and learn how to apply osteopathic principles to improve outcomes. Researchers will compare students' performance on a clinical skills assessment and explore their experiences with the VR training. The goal is to determine whether cinematic virtual reality can better prepare students for residency and improve their ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care for older adults.
- Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), Geriatric Syndromes, Disability Hearing, Disability Physical, Urinary Tract Infection(UTI), Delirium Confusional State
- Tested
- Cinematic Virtual Reality Training, Traditional Didactic Lecture
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
Who can join
- Age
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
Inclusion 2
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Study condition: Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), Geriatric Syndromes, Disability Hearing, Disability Physical, Urinary Tract Infection(UTI), Delirium Confusional State
Where
1 site, 1 recruiting
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, United States
Contact
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Elizabeth A Beverly, PhD
740-593-2524 beverle1@ohio.edu
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Jennifer Gwilym, DO
740-597-3056 gwilymj2@ohio.edu
Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.