DocumentCode
2439325
Title
Creating healthcare training simulations in virtual worlds
Author
Chodos, David ; Gutierrez, Lucio ; Stroulia, Eleni
Author_Institution
Comput. Sci., Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
fYear
2012
fDate
4-5 June 2012
Firstpage
58
Lastpage
64
Abstract
Virtual worlds offer a rich, flexible platform for creating immersive, interactive training simulations. In this paper, we describe two different platforms that rely on the same virtual world (OpenSim) to deliver different types of simulation-based learning experiences for health professionals.
Keywords
biomedical education; computer based training; distance learning; health care; interactive devices; virtual reality; OpenSim; flexible platform; health professionals; healthcare training simulations; interactive training simulations; simulation-based learning; virtual worlds; Analytical models; Context; Engines; Games; Medical services; Training; simulation-based training; virtual worlds;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Software Engineering in Health Care (SEHC), 2012 4th International Workshop on
Conference_Location
Zurich
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-1844-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/SEHC.2012.6227008
Filename
6227008
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