The impact of 3D virtual reality radiography practice on student performance in clinical practice
Simulation-based learning using immersive VR has been found to positively impact the performance of first-year radiography students in the clinical setting. A retrospective analysis compared the performance of a control group to a VR group that received seven hours of practice.
Experienced clinical tutors assessed the students' performance in various criteria using a 5-point Likert scale. The results showed that VR-trained students outperformed the control group in 20 out of 22 assessment criteria. Specifically, they excelled in patient positioning for X-rays, selecting exposure factors, image appraisal of patient positioning and image quality, as well as comprehension of clinical indications and equipment setup. The findings highlight the value of VR as an educational tool for novice radiography students, providing them with essential knowledge and skills for clinical practice.
Student perceptions of the use of three-dimensional (3-D) virtual reality (VR) simulation in the delivery of radiation protection training for radiography and medical students
Radiographers' perceptions of first year diagnostic radiography students’ performance following implementation of a simulation-based education model
Comparison of virtual reality and physical simulation training in first-year radiography students in South America
3D virtual reality simulation in radiography education: The students' experience
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We have been selected as one of the finalists for the Best Emerging Business category at the New Zealand International Business Awards 2022 (NZIBA). The Awards are run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in order to celebrate the success of New Zealand businesses on the world stage and recognise excellence and innovative practice.
The Product Innovation Fund was launched by Education New Zealand to encourage providers to design and develop new education products and services for international learners. We were one of the recipients of this funding.
In June 2022, we presented at the HealthTech Week conference and won the Callaghan HealthTech Award for Best Scale-Up Company.
In October 2018, we won the Microsoft Award for Excellence in Technology Delivery and the Supreme Prize for developing and implementing innovative, world-first, virtual reality training, at the national Tertiary ICT conference awards.
We won first prize from the Florida e-learning association in Best Blended Learning Solution: "Blending VR, eLearning, and Face-to-Face for Radiology Students” during the DemoFest 2017.
