Open AccessHigh-fidelity simulation and virtual reality: an evaluation of medical students’ experiences
Author(s) -
Alexandra Macnamara,
Katie Bird,
Alan S. Rigby,
Thozhukat Sathyapalan,
David Hepburn
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bmj simulation and technology enhanced learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.292
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2056-6697
DOI - 10.1136/bmjstel-2020-000625
Subject(s) - virtual reality , modalities , fidelity , medical education , simulated patient , medical simulation , perception , mixed reality , simulation , psychology , computer science , medicine , human–computer interaction , telecommunications , social science , neuroscience , sociology
Simulation technology is widely used in medical education, providing an environment in which students can develop and practise a multitude of skills that are relevant to clinical practice, without the risk of harm to patients.