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Development and Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Technology Enhanced Care Pathway for Youth and Adults with Concussion
Published on: January 20, 2019
2019 Pathway Award® winner
Caitlin Rawlins1, Maricon Dans
1Caitlin Rawlins is the Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System VR program lead and an RN on the postsurgical unit at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. Maricon Dans is an assistant director for the Pathway to Excellence Program at the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Silver Spring, Md.
Pathway to Excellence standards are driving virtual reality innovation at the Charles George VA Medical Center. This initiative enhances patient care through cutting-edge technology adoption.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Innovation
- Medical Technology
Background:
- The Charles George VA Medical Center is implementing new standards.
- Virtual Reality (VR) technology offers potential benefits in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how Pathway to Excellence standards facilitate VR innovation.
- To document the adoption of VR at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
Main Methods:
- Adherence to Pathway to Excellence standards.
- Integration of virtual reality technologies.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of VR innovations.
- Improved healthcare delivery through advanced technology.
Conclusions:
- Pathway to Excellence standards effectively promote VR adoption.
- The center is advancing patient care via technological innovation.
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