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Implementation of a Teledentistry Platform for Dental Emergencies for the Elderly in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6889285. [PMID: 35330690 PMCID: PMC8938690 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6889285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objectives To develop and implement a “semi-presential” technology platform to support urgent and priority dental care for the elderly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic among the Chilean population. Methods A dental mobile clinic was implemented along with the development of a technological platform designed to support emergency and priority dental procedures, including teleconsultation with specialists. Under strict biosafety protocols, dental care was provided in five Chilean regions between February and May 2021. Sociodemographic, medical, and dental data were recorded. Results A total of 135 patients over sixty years old, with a mean age of 72 years, were treated, 48 males and 87 females were attended between February and May 2021 in five different regions of Chile. 53.3% required immediate or urgent treatment, and 24.4% were derived to specialists from whom 60.6% needed immediate or urgent treatment. 74.3% of teleconsultations were derived to an oral pathology specialist. Conclusion It was shown that a “semi-presential” technology platform implemented in a mobile dental clinic can help elderly people who are impeded to look for traditional dental assistance during a pandemic.
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Qiao J, Xu J, Li L, Ouyang YQ. The integration of immersive virtual reality simulation in interprofessional education: A scoping review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2021; 98:104773. [PMID: 33497990 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Contemporary healthcare systems are in dire need of teamwork and interprofessional collaboration, however, existing curricula of health education programs offer few opportunities to build these capabilities. Virtual simulations enable interaction and cooperative learning for students pursuing health majors. OBJECTIVE To explore the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality simulation (IVRS) in interprofessional education (IPE) and the experience of students from various disciplines in a virtual clinical environment. DESIGN, DATA SOURCES AND METHODS A scoping review was conducted. Literature was systematically searched from CINAHL, EMBASE, ERIC, MEDLINE/PubMed, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Scopus, Science Direct, Cochrane Library and Open Grey databases. Among 2352 records, 12 research articles were found and analyzed. RESULTS The experiences of students participating in IVRS centered on enhanced cooperation and communication across their disciplines. They obtained a more accurate picture of the patient and developed an interdisciplinary care plan. After the IPE session, they had greater appreciation of the importance of a team approach and shared learning. Students acknowledged the usability of virtual worlds (VWs) and appreciated the immersive learning experience that was offered. They gained valuable insight into mutual roles and believed that this experience would benefit their role as a health care team member. CONCLUSIONS This study supports the usability of VWs for IPE. As a new teaching modality, the IVRS experience effectively promotes interprofessional collaboration and communication. Future advances in the use of these technologies are expected to revolutionize health science education.
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- Jia Qiao
- School of Health Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Health Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Health Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Williams D, Stephen LA, Causton P. Teaching interprofessional competencies using virtual simulation: A descriptive exploratory research study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2020; 93:104535. [PMID: 32717697 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Interprofessional education provides a venue for the acquisition of interprofessional competencies. Virtual reality experiences may allow students from different health professions the opportunity to work together to develop these competencies for safe patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine if virtual reality supports the development of interprofessional competency knowledge for Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing and Health Care Assistant students. DESIGN A descriptive qualitative study using semi structured pre and post questionnaires were administered to students in their senior semesters of their respective program. SETTING Mid-sized western Canadian University. PARTICIPANTS Twenty-seven Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, twelve Practical Nursing students and seven Health Care Assistant students. RESULTS Three themes emerged from the analysis: Intentional Collaboration, Role Awareness, and Positions of Power. CONCLUSIONS Virtual reality provides students with the opportunity to collaborate for safe patient care. Students were able to strengthen their knowledge of interprofessional competencies. Further work is needed to determine if these experiences carry through post-graduation and impact work relationships.
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Sultan L, Abuznadah W, Al-Jifree H, Khan MA, Alsaywid B, Ashour F. An Experimental Study On Usefulness Of Virtual Reality 360° In Undergraduate Medical Education. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2019; 10:907-916. [PMID: 31802964 PMCID: PMC6826194 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s219344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Various smartphone-based virtual reality (VR) applications allow the users to view 360° videos of real or simulated places. A 360° VR is captured with a special camera that simultaneously records all 360° of a scene unlike the standard video recording. An experimental study was conducted where 4th-year medical students participated in a workshop. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study was conducted at College of Medicine (COM-J), King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 360° VR videos including, pre-briefing and debriefing sessions were held for the experimental group, whereas group two (control group) was provided with the interactive lecture. A total of 169 undergraduate medical students attend the 4th year at the College of Medicine (KSAU-HS) Jeddah. RESULTS The response rate was 88% for 169 participants, 57 (VR) and 112 (conventional method). The majority of students (93%) thought that VR can be used in medical education. Post-MCQs score (out of 20) was significantly higher in the VR group, when compared to the conventional group (17.4+2.1 vs 15.9+2.9, p-value <0.001). The OSCE score was also better with the VR group (12.9+4.1 vs 9.8+4.2, p-value <0.001). Overall rating of VR satisfaction experience showed a mean of 7.26 of 10. CONCLUSION VR provides a rich, interactive, and engaging educational context that supports experiential learning-by-doing. In fact, it raises interest and motivation for student and effectively supports knowledge retention and skills acquisition.
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- Lama Sultan
- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Clinical Nutrition Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: Lama Sultan College of Medicine – Jeddah, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Mail Code 6660, P.O. Box 9515, Jeddah21423, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaTel +96 65 5334 3478 Email
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Surgery, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Gynecology/Oncology, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Urology, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Simulation, Postgraduate Training Center, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Palumbo MV, De Gagne JC, Murphy G. Interprofessional care of elders. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2016; 28:465-70. [DOI: 10.1002/2327-6924.12368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Accepted: 03/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sweigart LI, Umoren RA, Scott PJ, Carlton KH, Jones JA, Truman B, Gossett EJ. Virtual TeamSTEPPS
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Simulations Produce Teamwork Attitude Changes Among Health Professions Students. J Nurs Educ 2016; 55:31-5. [DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20151214-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Haga SB, Mills R, Aucoin J, Taekman J. Interprofessional education for personalized medicine through technology-based learning. Per Med 2015; 12:237-243. [PMID: 29771651 DOI: 10.2217/pme.14.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The delivery of personalized medicine utilizing genetic and genomic technologies is anticipated to involve many medical specialties. Interprofessional education will be key to the delivery of personalized medicine in order to reduce disjointed or uncoordinated clinical care, and optimize effective communication to promote patient understanding and engagement regarding the use of or need for these services. While several health professional organizations have endorsed and/or developed core competencies for genetics and genomics, the lack of interprofessional guidelines and training may hamper the delivery of coordinated personalized medicine. In this perspective, we consider the potential for interprofessional education and training using technology-based approaches, such as virtual simulation and gaming, compared with traditional educational approaches.
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- Susanne B Haga
- Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, 304 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, 304 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Office of Nursing Research, Duke University Health System, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Human Simulation & Patient Safety Center, 8 Searle Center Drive, 5015 Trent Semans Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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Umoren R, Stadler DJ, Gasior SL, Al-Sheikhly D, Truman B, Lowe C. Global collaboration and team-building through 3D virtual environments. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.5339/igmhe.2014.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Certain aspects of healthcare education are difficult to teach in real world environments or in isolated classroom settings. These include, but are not limited to, collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork skills that are necessary for improved team performance and patient care outcomes. Virtual simulation is a growing field for training and continuous professional development activities and is conducive to local and international clinical training and collaborative projects.
The authors examine theories of collaboration applied to virtual worlds, along with case studies, to demonstrate virtual simulation's applicability to a variety of teaching environments.
In addition, virtual environments have applications to interprofessional healthcare training and team formation. International partnerships for education can benefit from using virtual environments to foster team-building activities without geographic boundaries.
Virtual environments have been instrumental in the growth and sustainability of international networks of educators and, when feasible, should be utilized as a tool for the development of international partnerships.
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- Rachel Umoren
- 1Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 2Faculty Fellow, Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
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- 3Assistant Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- 5Manager, Continuing Professional Development, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- 6Simulation Strategist & President, Fusion Unlimited Networks Research, Orlando, Florida, Orlando, Florida
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- 7Associate Professor, School of Education, North Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
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King S, Chodos D, Stroulia E, Carbonaro M, MacKenzie M, Reid A, Torres L, Greidanus E. Developing interprofessional health competencies in a virtual world. MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE 2012; 17:11213. [PMID: 23195649 PMCID: PMC3500777 DOI: 10.3402/meo.v17i0.11213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2011] [Revised: 08/09/2012] [Accepted: 08/31/2012] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Virtual worlds provide a promising means of delivering simulations for developing interprofessional health skills. However, developing and implementing a virtual world simulation is a challenging process, in part because of the novelty of virtual worlds as a simulation platform and also because of the degree of collaboration required among technical and subject experts. Thus, it can be difficult to ensure that the simulation is both technically satisfactory and educationally appropriate. METHODS To address this challenge, we propose the use of de Freitas and Oliver's four-dimensional framework as a means of guiding the development process. We give an overview of the framework and describe how its principles can be applied to the development of virtual world simulations. RESULTS We present two virtual world simulation pilot projects that adopted this approach, and describe our development experience in these projects. We directly connect this experience to the four-dimensional framework, thus validating the framework's applicability to the projects and to the context of virtual world simulations in general. CONCLUSIONS We present a series of recommendations for developing virtual world simulations for interprofessional health education. These recommendations are based on the four-dimensional framework and are also informed by our experience with the pilot projects.
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- Sharla King
- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
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