Virtual worlds are an innovative tool for medical device training in a simulated environment

Vishal Patel; Henry Lee; Dave Taylor; Rajesh Aggarwal; James Kinross; Ara Darzi

Virtual worlds are an innovative tool for medical device training in a simulated environment

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2012:173:338-43.

Authors

Vishal Patel¹, Henry Lee, Dave Taylor, Rajesh Aggarwal, James Kinross, Ara Darzi

Affiliation

¹ Medical Media Design Laboratory, Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK. [email protected]

PMID: 22357014

Abstract

Medical infusion devices are an integral component within the delivery of healthcare management. The aim of this study was to develop a training simulation in the virtual world of Second Life for the management of adverse events associated with infusion devices. Forty nurses were subsequently recruited to participate within the simulation and assess its feasibility.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Computer Simulation*
Education, Medical, Continuing*
Equipment and Supplies*
Feasibility Studies
Humans
Infusion Pumps / adverse effects
Safety Management
User-Computer Interface*