Disaster medicine training: The case for virtual reality

The current Covid 19 pandemic has provided an opportunity to reflect on how future training and preparedness for pandemics and disasters might be improved upon. Previous authors have highlighted knowledge and skill gaps in disaster medicine (DM) training for physicians [1]. Integrating cutting-edge technology to improve cost effectiveness in DM training, quality and outcome goals can be achieved using virtual reality platforms. A number of emergency management and response organisations are currently exploring and incorporating its use as part of their training and education programs [2,3].
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research