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High-fidelity simulation and virtual reality: an evaluation of medical students' experiences.

Alexandra Frances MacnamaraKatie BirdAlan RigbyThozhukat SathyapalanDavid Hepburn
Published in: BMJ simulation & technology enhanced learning (2021)
Medical students in this study expressed that a high-fidelity patient simulator, in a simulated clinical environment, was of greater value to their preparation for clinical practice than virtual reality simulation of a similar environment. However, the virtual reality simulation offered a near comparable experience, and was found to be was enjoyable, immersive and easily portable.
Keyphrases
  • virtual reality
  • medical students
  • clinical practice
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