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Use of 360° Video for a Virtual Operating Theatre Orientation for Medical Students
Junaid Fukuta1, Nina Gill1, Rebecca Rooney1
1North Bristol Academy, University of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Journal of Surgical Education
|August 30, 2020
Summary
Virtual reality 360° video orientations significantly improved medical students' operating theatre knowledge and confidence. This innovative approach offers a scalable solution for surgical education, reducing learner anxiety.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Virtual Reality Technology
Background:
- Operating theatres present a unique, often daunting, learning environment for medical students.
- Traditional orientations, while helpful, are resource-intensive and lack standardization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of a novel 360° video virtual orientation for surgical trainees.
- To determine if this technology can enhance knowledge and confidence in the operating theatre setting.
Main Methods:
- A 360° video was created using a 360° camera in a first-person perspective for an immersive experience.
- 34 medical students viewed the virtual orientation before their initial operating theatre exposure.
Main Results:
- Knowledge scores increased significantly from 38.4% to 78.2% (p < 0.01).
- Self-reported confidence levels rose from 4.3 to 6.1 on a 7-point Likert scale (p < 0.01).
Conclusions:
- 360° video virtual orientations are effective in improving both knowledge and confidence in medical learners.
- This technology presents a promising, scalable tool for enhancing surgical education and mitigating pre-operative anxiety.
