VR Nursing Suture Training
Designed for Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s nursing program, the suture eLearning module provided students with a virtual environment to learn and practice techniques in suturing.
Students practice their suturing techniques in a virtual environment that can be repeated as needed for better long-term retention of skills. This mobile solution can move where training is required through the various Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses around the province.
Client
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Made For
Oculus Rift CV1, Web
Outcomes:
This was originally designed to be a desktop PC – eLearning module. It was also WebGL compatible to allow for a wide range of users and devices across campuses.
Benefits:
One of the greatest benefits to the client was that it gave the nursing student the opportunity to assume the role of an accredited nurse attending to the care of a patient. The student felt as if they were in an actual hospital and doing the suturing. It didn’t feel like a teaching environment. This meant students were able to experience suturing much earlier in their academic timeline than they would using the traditional method. More experience in a hospital is a great benefit to a nursing student, even if it’s a VR experience.
