ParaVR: a virtual reality training simulator for paramedic skills maintenance
Rees, N; John, N; Vaughan, N; et al.Dorrington, K; Day, T
Date: 2 December 2020
Journal
Journal of Paramedic Practice
Publisher
Mark Allen Healthcare
Abstract
Background
Virtual Reality (VR) technology is emerging as a powerful educational tool which is used in
medical training and has potential benefits for paramedic practice education.
Aim
The aim of this paper is to report development of ParaVR, which utilises VR to address skills
maintenance for paramedics.
Methods
University of ...
Background
Virtual Reality (VR) technology is emerging as a powerful educational tool which is used in
medical training and has potential benefits for paramedic practice education.
Aim
The aim of this paper is to report development of ParaVR, which utilises VR to address skills
maintenance for paramedics.
Methods
University of Chester VR developers and the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
(WAST) developed ParaVR in four stages: 1. Identifying requirements and specifications 2.
Alpha version development, 3. Beta version development 4. Management: Development of
software, further funding and commercialisation.
Results
Needle Cricothyrotomy and Needle Thoracostomy emerged as candidates for the prototype
ParaVR. The Oculus Rift head mounted display (HMD) combined with Novint Falcon haptic
device was used, and a virtual environment crafted using 3D modelling software, ported (a
computing term meaning transfer (software) from one system or machine to another) onto
Oculus Go and Google cardboard VR platform.
Accepted Author Preprint, cite as: Rees N, John N, Vaughan N, Dorrington K, Day T, (2020) ParaVR: A Virtual Reality
Training Simulator for Paramedic Skills maintenance, JPAR Journal of Paramedic Practice, November 2020 issue.
Conclusion
VR is an emerging educational tool with the potential to enhance paramedic skills
development and maintenance. The ParaVR program is the first step in our development,
testing, and scaling up of this technology
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