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.
Exploring the use of XR technology to bridge the realism gap inherent within simulations that focus on community care environments.
Immersive 360-degree video films programme for non-technical skills education
Using immersive VR exercise bike for rehabilitating ICU patients
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
Using immersive nature trail experiences to distract patients undergoing toe-nail removal Virtual reality has been used in many areas to help patients deal with pain and anxiety related to clinical procedures. VR distraction therapy have been used successfully as adjunct to pharmacological interventions for burn victims, patients undergoing chemotherapy, venipuncture, paediatric phlebotomy and dental pain/fear… Continue reading Podiatry anxiety and pain distraction using VR
