2019 Hospital Authority Convention

When Simulation Embraces Virtual Reality (VR): Examples of Using VR in Medical Simulation Training

Abstract Summary

At the beginning of the presentation, we will discuss the current virtual reality (VR) technology in clinical and biomedical applications. We will demonstrate an example of using VR in medical simulation for type and screen training, which determines both the ABO-Rh of the patient and screens for the presence of the most commonly found unexpected antibodies. It involves a simple draw and a laboratory test of a blood sample. There is a series of steps involving type and screen procedures. However, some medical staff members may overlook certain steps or conduct some steps unsuccessfully, as many of these staff are overloaded and work under high pressure. Therefore, we have developed an integrative solution to provide blood-taking training for medical staff members in a hospital by using the latest VR technology. In the VR training program, medical staff members can navigate and interact without distractions in a safe and calm environment, which is difficult to find in the real world. The VR training program not only provides opportunities for additional medical staff members to practice repeatedly, but also eliminates training time and costs compared with traditional training methods. The project outcome is expected to provide an interesting and effective training to thousands of medical staff members who require training in type and screen in Hong Kong. After the demonstration, we will also introduce the latest developments in mixed reality (MR) and the future development of extended reality (xR). We will explore how the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology can be integrated with VR in order to extend its application in the biomedical and clinical areas.

2019 HA Convention

伊利沙伯醫院引入VR技術培訓實習醫生

伊利沙伯醫院與理工大學合作研發虛擬實境技術,讓實習醫生戴着
VR眼鏡練習血型配對等程序,可以增加練習次數,並減輕兼顧培訓的
專科醫生壓力。

戴上VR眼鏡進入虛擬病房環境就可以練習,為病人抽血做血型配對。

伊利沙伯醫院與理工大學合作研發虛擬實境技術,並購入四套VR眼鏡,
在去年十月開始供實習醫生練習。

在傳統的訓練模式,一個專科醫生有時要帶着七、八個實習醫生做訓練,
每節培訓時間有限。有實習醫生稱,以往會擔心練習不足。

醫院指,配合新科技培訓,還可減輕專科醫生要兼顧培訓工作的壓力,
醫院正計劃在VR加入更多培訓項目。

VR的模擬培訓在現時的技術未能加入病人的反應,所以適合用來培訓
着重程序的工作,一些着重與病人溝通的訓練仍然需要用傳統方式進行。

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