A Guide to Opportunities and Challenges of Developing a Virtual Reality Simulation for Disaster Medicine Courses: A Letter to Editor
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine,
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024),
1 January 2024
,
Page e63
https://doi.org/10.22037/aaem.v12i1.2388
Abstract
The advancement of technology has significantly impacted the student population, with many young people now spending a large portion of their time engaging with various forms of technology (1). As such, it is imperative for educational systems to adapt and integrate new technologies into their frameworks in order to meet the evolving needs of students (2). Virtual reality (VR) technology has gained substantial popularity among students and addressing its integration could be a crucial step towards bridging educational gaps (3). However, this poses the question: does the current educational system possess the capacity to embrace this expansive platform? Extensive investigations have revealed that for an educational system to effectively incorporate virtual reality technology, it must address key issues including education needs assessment, defining clear educational goals, implementing effective game design patterns, assessing practicality and applicability within the system along with providing necessary support and opportunities while also grappling with implementation challenges as well as ethical considerations related to integrating such advanced technologies into curricula (4). Consequently, this letter aims to delve deeper into these critical concerns surrounding designing virtual reality games specifically tailored for medical courses.
- virtual reality
- Simulation
- Disaster medicine
- development
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