AR / VR
“ Virtual reality is a great tool for training clinicians ,” says João Bocas , CEO at Digital Salutem . “ In fact , some experts believe that this form of training will become more important than traditional hands-on training methods . They believe that VR offers a completely different way to learn and practise human relationships , affecting how patients interact with the physicians they see , and how they communicate with each other while they are working in the same room .
“ Virtual reality also helps with learning how to better communicate with patients and their families by offering them ‘ a 360- degree view ’ of the experience . This allows them to connect with their family members and understand the context of what ’ s happening in their lives on an intimate level .
“ The use of VR in healthcare is still relatively new , but it has already shown promise as a tool for training clinicians . In fact , some experts believe that this form of
86 February 2023