Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
5-1-2019
MeSH Headings
Virtual Reality, Dementia
Abstract
Introduction:
Approximately 5.7 million people in the United States are living with dementia, with numbers expected to rise to 13.8 million by 2050 As prevalence grows, it is crucial to train future providers to meet the complex and diverse needs of patients and caregivers. Virtual reality (VR) is a growing tool in medical education, but few studies explore this tool for dementia education. One study found VR had a positive impact on medical and pharmacy students’ knowledge and attitudes toward people with dementia.Another study found VR increased the understanding and empathy in medical and physician assistant (PA) students for adults with age-related conditions.
Recommended Citation
Visich, Diane; Vilmore, Dana; and Dyer, Elizabeth, "Getting Personal with Dementia: Physician Assistant Student Virtual Reality Immersion" (2019). MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 703.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/703
Comments
Lambrew Research Retreat
Acknowledgements:
• This project has been funded in whole or in part with federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, under Cooperative Agreement UG4LM012347-01 with the University of Massachusetts, Worcester.
• REDCap, a free service for institutions, was utilized for data collection with pre and post assessment
• Thanks to UNE Library Services for coordinating the project .