Enhancing radiography education through immersive virtual reality

IF 2.5 Q2 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING Radiography Pub Date : 2024-10-03 DOI:10.1016/j.radi.2024.09.054
S. Acosta, D. López
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Abstract

Introduction

This study evaluates the integration of Virtual Reality (VR), utilising Virtual Medical Coaching software, with traditional Siemens radiographic equipment in radiography education, comparing traditional and hybrid training models.

Methods

The study included 165 first-year radiography programme students from two groups. One group used traditional radiographic simulation equipment, while the other employed a hybrid approach combining VR simulations with physical simulations. Assessments focused on room setup, patient comfort, and radiographic positioning across various anatomical regions. Methods included practical exams, cost analysis, and data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics, including ANCOVA.

Results

The hybrid group showed significantly superior performance in room setup, achieving more efficient and accurate configurations. For radiographic positioning, the hybrid group exhibited greater precision and adaptability in handling different anatomical regions, such as the lumbar spine, knee, chest, shoulder, and cervical spine. These students also demonstrated a quicker learning curve and higher retention rates in practical skills. In terms of patient comfort, both groups performed equally well. Financial analysis indicated that the hybrid approach reduced training costs by decreasing the need for repeated use of physical resources and shortening educational hours.

Conclusion

Incorporating VR into radiography training significantly enhances educational outcomes, student engagement, and clinical skills. The hybrid model, which utilises both Virtual Medical Coaching's VR tools and traditional Siemens equipment, proves to be an effective, scalable, and engaging educational method.

Implications for practice

Given the enhanced performance and cost-efficiency of the hybrid model, radiography programmes are encouraged to adopt VR-enhanced simulation training. This approach prepares students more effectively for the technical and interpersonal demands of radiographic technology careers.
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通过沉浸式虚拟现实技术加强放射学教育。
简介:本研究评估了虚拟现实(VR)技术与传统西门子射线照相设备在射线照相教学中的整合情况,比较了传统培训模式和混合培训模式:本研究评估了利用虚拟医疗教练软件将虚拟现实(VR)与传统的西门子射线照相设备整合到射线照相术教学中的情况,并对传统培训模式和混合培训模式进行了比较:研究包括两组 165 名一年级放射学课程学生。一组使用传统的射线照相模拟设备,另一组则采用 VR 模拟与物理模拟相结合的混合方法。评估重点是房间设置、病人舒适度和不同解剖区域的放射定位。方法包括实际考试、成本分析以及使用描述性和推论性统计(包括方差分析)进行数据分析:结果:混合组在房间设置方面的表现明显优于混合组,配置更高效、更准确。在放射定位方面,混合组在处理不同解剖区域(如腰椎、膝关节、胸部、肩部和颈椎)时表现出更高的精确度和适应性。这些学生还表现出更快的学习曲线和更高的实践技能保持率。在病人舒适度方面,两组学生的表现不相上下。财务分析表明,混合方法减少了对重复使用物理资源的需求,缩短了教学时间,从而降低了培训成本:结论:将虚拟现实技术融入放射学培训可显著提高教学成果、学生参与度和临床技能。混合模式同时使用了虚拟医疗教练的 VR 工具和传统的西门子设备,被证明是一种有效、可扩展和吸引人的教育方法:对实践的启示:鉴于混合模式的性能和成本效益都有所提高,我们鼓励放射学课程采用 VR 增强模拟训练。这种方法能让学生更有效地适应放射技术职业的技术和人际交往要求。
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Radiography
Radiography RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-
CiteScore
4.70
自引率
34.60%
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169
审稿时长
63 days
期刊介绍: Radiography is an International, English language, peer-reviewed journal of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. Radiography is the official professional journal of the College of Radiographers and is published quarterly. Radiography aims to publish the highest quality material, both clinical and scientific, on all aspects of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy and oncology.
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