Virtual Reality for Medical Training: Engineering Realistic Simulations
| dc.contributor.author | Tom Robert | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-23T11:19:36Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-23T11:19:36Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | As virtual reality (VR) technology continues to evolve, its integration into medical training has emerged as a powerful tool to supplement traditional methods. Historically limited by the costs and logistics of manikin-based simulations, medical education is now being transformed through immersive, interactive VR environments. This paper examines the growing role of VR in medical training, discussing its historical context, system types, educational applications, and technical challenges. It introduces the Build Reality framework, a practical guide to designing and deploying VR-based medical simulations. Key aspects such as simulation fidelity, user experience, and performance assessment are critically examined. Through case studies and a review of current trends, the paper highlights VR's potential to enhance procedural knowledge, reduce training costs, and democratize access to quality medical education. By focusing on design principles, system compatibility, and evaluation metrics, this work contributes to the strategic integration of VR in health professions education. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kampala International University | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1597-3107 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/14764 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Research Invention Journal of Research in Medical Sciences | |
| dc.title | Virtual Reality for Medical Training: Engineering Realistic Simulations | |
| dc.type | Article |