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Virtual reality suicide risk assessment simulated training in pharmacy students
Petal Abdool1,2, Rachel Antinucci1, Zhiting Tina Zhou3
1Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1H4, Canada.
Objectives:
To explore user experience, including learner confidence and engagement of using virtual reality (VR) simulation for training pharmacy students in conducting suicide risk assessment (SRA).
Methods:
Two VR SRA case scenarios were developed with a multi-disciplinary team based on national guidelines and best practices. They were pilot tested by 14 pharmacy students.
Key Findings:
The VR training was well-received, with relatively positive user engagement and increases in self-reported confidence in SRA by the learners.
Conclusions:
VR SRA training has the potential to address current mental health needs in primary health care.
