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Ryan Gagen1, Brooke Olson2, Merete Christianson3
1ryngagen@umn.edu, Health Sciences Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|August 25, 2025
Summary
Health science libraries are using virtual reality (VR) to enhance education. VR technology, like the Beatriz Lab, helps medical students develop empathy for patients, particularly those with geriatric or Alzheimer's conditions.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences Education
- Medical Training
- Empathy Development
Background:
- Health science libraries are integrating virtual reality (VR) technology for educational purposes, including teaching, learning, and research.
- VR offers diverse applications in health sciences, such as simulation, experiential learning, and soft skills development.
- Immersive VR applications can foster empathy in health sciences students by providing first-person perspectives.
Observation:
- A health sciences library and liaison librarians collaborated with an instructor to integrate VR resources into a medical course.
- Librarians actively participated in course development and facilitated sessions within the library's Virtual Reality Studio.
- The Beatriz Lab by Embodied Labs was utilized to enhance empathy among medical students interested in geriatric or Alzheimer's care.
Findings:
- Liaison librarians effectively leveraged VR resources to support course objectives.
- Collaborative partnerships between librarians and instructors enhance the meaningfulness and interactivity of educational sessions.
- VR applications serve as valuable tools for librarians to incorporate into course-integrated instruction.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates a successful model for integrating VR into health sciences curricula.
- Librarian involvement in VR integration can significantly enhance student learning experiences and skill development.
- The use of VR, facilitated by librarians, has the potential to improve patient care by fostering greater empathy in future healthcare professionals.
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