Evaluation of Virtual Reality via 360° videos Reusable e-Resources Embedded in Healthcare Curricula
Eirini C Schiza, Fotos Frangoudes, Constantinos S. Pattichis, Matthew Pears, Stathis Th Konstantinidis, Evangelia Gkougkoudi · 2023
Recent advancements in Virtual Reality (VR) immersive technologies provide new tools for the development of novel and promising applications for Medical Education courses. This paper presents an evaluation process for teaching the clinical skills course by exploiting the potential of a Virtual Reality application utilizing 360° videos with medical content for an undergraduate level course. We discuss the evaluation process, results and identify the potential role of Virtual Reality reusable e-resources into learning and practicing clinical skills and the concept of embedding these processes to a real assess-educate assess cycle that uses digital tools to optimize outcome. The development of VR technologies in recent years has resulted in more accessible and affordable solutions that can still provide promising results. The results of our analysis validated the effective design of a technologically enhanced learning tool as an addition to the existing methods used in medical education. Ultimately, the CoViRR analysis on the feasibility and acceptability of reusable virtual reality e-resources will serve as an example to other higher education institutions and faculty on techniques and topics for effective resource creation. Concluding, VR and interactive devices resulted in the development of holistic, portable, accessible, and usable systems for medical education.