User experiences of medical students with 360-degree virtual reality applications to prepare them for the clerkships

Pieterse, Arianne D.; Hierck, Beerend P.; de Jong, Peter G. M.; Ginn, Thomas F.; Hamoen, Esther C.; Reinders, Marlies E. J.

doi:10.1007/s10055-022-00731-6

User experiences of medical students with 360-degree virtual reality applications to prepare them for the clerkships

For medical students, the transition from the preclinical to the clinical phase of their curriculum (clerkships) can result in increased levels of stress and anxiety. This is partly caused by low self-perception of preparedness. By using 360° video-based virtual reality it is possible to provide …