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February 14, 2024

Ready patient one? Could a virtual experience help as a preparatory tool prior to MRI scanning?

The prospect of undergoing any diagnostic imaging procedure can evoke concern and anxiety among patients, perhaps most notably in the case of MRI. Despite ongoing developments in scanner technology, the persistence of scan-related anxiety and claustrophobia remains a challenge in clinical practice. This primarily stems from the inherent nature of the imaging procedure and physical […]

Darren Hudson, Dr Christine Heales

InHealth Group, University of Exeter

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April 19, 2023

The use of virtual reality technology to improve radiotherapy information for patients with breast cancer

Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignancies, affecting one in every seven women in the UK, with a high mortality rate. Radiotherapy (RT) is a standard treatment for BC although undergoing RT treatment can be physically and psychologically stressful for patients. Studies have reported that preparatory information provided to cancer patients before […]

Megara Srikaran, Sankar Andiappa Pillai, Damian Parr, Kirsty Muir

Ninewells Hospital

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April 13, 2022

The role of extended reality in training for CT-guided procedures

Surgeon William Halsted’s model of ‘see one, do one, teach one’ has long been the blueprint in medicine when it comes to obtaining proficiency in procedural skills. Although it still forms the basis of medical training to this day, it has been shown to be more effective when combined with other forms of teaching methodologies. […]