Description
“Virtual reality is much more than just a new form of entertainment, it is increasingly being used
in a wide range of medical applications, from treatments to training.”
The Independent 2017
Virtual Reality in healthcare has now been used to relieve pain, for physical therapy, to reduce fear,
anxiety and phobia and for cognitive rehabilitation. When combined with simulation Virtual Reality
is increasingly being used for training and education; immersing clinicians in a realistic simulation
of a procedure and practising the steps and techniques is now being seen as an effective and
relatively low cost way of improving skills and educating clinicians.
This Virtual Reality and Simulation Summit focuses on the practical application of these techniques
in everyday clinical practice, this is not a futuristic theory based event but includes practical case
studies of how this technology is being used today to improve practice.
Benefits of attending
This conference will enable you to:
• Network with colleagues who are working to implement Virtual Reality and Simulation in
Healthcare
• Understand the national context and potential
• Learn from established practice case studies
• Explore how virtual reality can be used in Surgery and the role of the Virtual Surgeon
• Improve your understanding of how we can bring virtual reality and simulation together to
improve training and education of clinicians
• Reflect on case studies in various areas where virtual reality is being implemented such as in
treating paranoia, for young people in MRI scans, in diagnosis
• Learn about the clinical use of holograms
• Ensure organizational support and understand the economic case for this technology
• Self assess and reflect on your own practice
• Gain CPD accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation
evidence