XR Technologies Applied in the Clinical Practice
About the course
Target group
Nurses, clinical staff and other healthcare professionals.
Key words
Course introduction
This course introduces the transformative role of Virtual Reality (VR) in healthcare, with a focus on applications for nurses and clinical staff. Designed for healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of emerging technologies, it highlights how VR enhances patient care, clinical training, and daily workflows.
Participants will explore the fundamentals of VR and Extended Reality (XR) technologies, their current uses in healthcare, and their potential for addressing challenges such as pain management, procedural anxiety, and staff training. You’ll learn how to integrate VR into clinical practice while addressing key considerations, including patient safety, ethical implications, and accessibility.
The course also emphasizes real-world examples and best practices, illustrating how VR can improve outcomes across diverse healthcare settings. From virtual sedation for patients to immersive simulations for clinician training, the content provides practical insights that can be applied directly to professional practice.
Looking to the future, the course examines trends such as AI-powered VR, portable hardware, and innovative telehealth applications. By the end, participants will have a solid understanding of how to implement VR effectively and ethically, empowering them to embrace this cutting-edge technology as a tool for better care and improved workflows. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals at any stage of their VR journey.
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Assessment
8 Quizzes
Learning outcomes
Module 1
- Competence
- Is able to explain the principles of XR technologies and assess their relevance in modern health and care environments.
- Knowledge
- Knows the fundamentals of XR, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR).
- Understands the concept of virtual sedation and its clinical implications.
- Skills
- Identifies the core components and functions of XR in clinical practice.
- Explains the applications of XR in patient care, medical education, and rehabilitation.
- Assesses the benefits and limitations of virtual sedation for patient management.
- Compares virtual sedation with traditional pain management strategies.
Module 2
- Competence
- Is able to integrate XR tools into clinical workflows to enhance operational efficiency and patient engagement.
- Knowledge
- Knows how XR optimizes clinical workflows and addresses operational challenges.
- Understands the role of XR in immersive training and professional development.
- Skills
- Identifies common clinical scenarios where XR improves efficiency and decision-making.
- Implements XR solutions to reduce procedural errors and enhance workflow management.
- Utilizes XR-based simulations for clinical skill enhancement.
- Develops interactive training scenarios using XR technology.
Module 3
- Competence
- Is able to identify and address challenges related to the implementation of XR in health and care environments.
- Knowledge
- Knows the barriers to XR adoption and strategies to overcome them.
- Understands best practices for ensuring patient safety during XR use.
- Skills
- Evaluates financial, technical, and cultural barriers to XR integration.
- Proposes solutions for ensuring smooth XR adoption in clinical settings.
- Develops safety guidelines for XR-assisted procedures.
- Monitors and mitigates risks associated with XR in patient care.
Module 4
- Competence
- Is able to analyze ethical, psychological, and practical considerations for the responsible use of XR in health and care settings.
- Knowledge
- Knows the emerging trends and future implications of XR in health and care.
- Understands ethical and psychological factors affecting XR adoption.
- Skills
- Assesses the potential of XR in new medical applications, including mental health and rehabilitation.
- Predicts the impact of AI-driven XR advancements on patient care and training.
- Advocates for inclusive and equitable XR deployment in health and care.
- Develops strategies to address psychological impacts and ethical concerns of XR technologies.
Foundations of XR in Healthcare
Lessons
Introduction and Self-Assessment 1. Introduction to XR Technologies in Healthcare 2. The Evolution of Virtual Sedation in Patient Care Final Assessment ReferencesXR for Clinicians and Nurses
Lessons
Introduction and Self-Assessment 1. VR’s Role in Enhancing Clinical Workflows 2. Training Clinicians and Nurses Using VR Final Assessment ReferencesPractical Challenges and Considerations in XR
Lessons
Introduction and Self-Assessment 1. Challenges and Considerations for Nurses Using VR 2. Patient Engagement and Safety in VR Applications Final Assessment ReferencesFuture Directions and Responsible Innovation in XR
Lessons
Introduction and Self-Assessment 1. Ethical and Psychological Aspects of VR in Clinical Care 2. The Future of VR and XR in Nursing and Healthcare Final Assessment References Course Evaluation
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union under Grant Agreement number 101056563.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.