Stand in surgeon ’s shoes: virtual reality cross-training to enhance teamwork in surgery

ConclusionUntil now, VR applications for clinical training have focused on virtualizing existing curricula. We demonstrate how novel approaches which are not possible outside of a virtual environment, such as role swapping, may enhance the shared mental model of surgical teams by contextualizing each individual ’s role within the overall task in a time- and cost-efficient manner. As workflows grow increasingly sophisticated, we see VR curricula as being able to directly foster a shared model for success, ultimately benefiting patient outcomes through more effective teamwork in surgery.
Source: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research