Virtual reality training for anesthesia students
This study tests if virtual reality (VR) training helps third-year medical students learn anesthesia skills better during their rotation. It compares using a VR simulation to standard training methods.
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Who can take part
- You are a third-year medical student at Western University (Schulich School of Medicine).
- You are scheduled for a two-week anesthesia rotation at a listed hospital in London or Windsor.
- You are 18 years or older and can complete surveys and tests in English.
- You have no prior anesthesia experience (e.g., no previous anesthesia electives or rotations).
- You have not used the specific VR anesthesia training software before.
- You do not have severe motion sickness, vertigo, or other conditions that would prevent using a VR headset.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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