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Radiation therapy patient education using VERT : combination of technology with human care
Author(s) -
Jimenez Yobelli A.,
Lewis Sarah J.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of medical radiation sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2051-3909
pISSN - 2051-3895
DOI - 10.1002/jmrs.282
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , salient , radiation therapist , patient education , medical education , medicine , radiation therapy , psychology , computer science , nursing , radiology , geography , artificial intelligence , archaeology
The Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training ( VERT ) system is a recently available tool for radiation therapy education. The majority of research regarding VERT ‐based education is focused on students, with a growing area of research being VERT 's role in patient education. Because large differences in educational requirements exist between students and patients, focused resources and subsequent evaluations are necessary to provide solid justification for the unique benefits and challenges posed by VERT in a patient education context. This commentary article examines VERT 's role in patient education, with a focus on salient visual features, VERT 's ability to address some of the spatial challenges associated with RT patient education and how to combine technology with human care.

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