The Digital Futures lab now has a new home. We’re now located in the Centre for Health & Care Professionals building – you can find the location at the bottom of this page.

Evaluation Techniques Used To Evaluate Healthcare Extended Reality (XR)

Extended Reality (XR) Head Mounted Displays (HMDs) are used across various healthcare pathways for staff/student education and training, and for improving patient experiences. As XR HMDs become affordable, accessible and their acceptance increases, it is critical to document the techniques used for evaluating the technology, processes of user engagement and immersion, and outcomes.

VR for Womens Health

VR to improve female health outcomes: Review of use cases, technologies, content, research and evaluation practices, barriers, and solutions

Stop Before You Block- 360 Video Training

Immersive 360-degree video films programme for non-technical skills education

Virtual Wembury VR Exercise Bike for Rehabilitation

Using immersive VR exercise bike for rehabilitating ICU patients

UV light for cleaning VR headsets during COVID

Hygiene of VR headsets has become a critical issue during the pandemic, more than ever before. In a hospital setting like ours, VR headsets are used by multiple teams. Although all patient VR interventions are currently on hold at Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust (TSDFT), headsets are used by our staff in the staff… Continue reading UV light for cleaning VR headsets during COVID