19/07/2021 Medicine
DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/6khrv SemanticScholar ID: 243300977

IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN HEALTHCARE TRAINING & EDUCATION: THREE PRINCIPLES FOR PROGRESS

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This report highlights 3 principlesthrough which progress in this area canbe accelerated. These principles are:1. The design and development of immersive tools thatare driven by learning requirements, and informedby the science of human behaviour and cognition.2. Rigorous evaluation prior to, and during implementationof immersive technologies into the healthcare systemthrough open science and transparent research practices.3. Principles 1 and 2 are best achieved by fostering aculture of collaboration, inclusivity and solidarity betweendevelopers, educators, scientists, industry, policy makersand healthcare professionals to maximise uptake,accelerate learning and improve patient outcomes.

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Dr. Faisal Mushtaq

University of Leeds - Associate Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience

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