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

Benjamin D KilleenHan ZhangLiam J WangZixuan LiuConstantin KleinbeckMichael RosenRussell H TaylorGreg OsgoodMathias Unberath
Published in: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery (2024)
Until 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.
Keyphrases
  • virtual reality
  • minimally invasive
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  • mental health
  • medical education
  • acute coronary syndrome