Virtual Reality-Based Surgical and Respiratory Training and Simulation
This project introduces a Virtual Reality (VR) system designed to enhance surgical and respiratory training through highly immersive simulations. The platform allows healthcare professionals, nursing staff, and medical students to practice critical procedures in a safe, risk-free environment. Unlike traditional training methods, which rely heavily on mannequins or in-person supervision, this VR approach offers continuous, flexible, and repeatable practice opportunities. By immersing learners in realistic clinical scenarios, the system helps bridge the gap between theory and practice while reducing training costs and resource limitations.
“The project is tailored for nursing, medical, and allied health education. It supports remote training and can be seamlessly integrated into hospital-based simulation centers as well as university curricula. In the future, this system could also be expanded to cover a wider range of clinical specializations, making it a versatile educational tool for modern healthcare training.”
The VR simulation covers essential skills in both surgical techniques and respiratory care. Within the virtual environment, users can interact with 3D anatomical models, simulate the use of medical tools, and perform procedures that mimic real-world clinical challenges. The system is designed not only for practice but also for feedback and evaluation: learners receive real-time performance assessments, procedural accuracy scores, and skill-tracking metrics to monitor their progress over time. This innovative training method increases learner engagement, strengthens clinical confidence, and improves accuracy in performing critical tasks, all while reducing dependency on physical mannequins, labs, or costly resources.
