Virtual Reality (VR) Training for PD

Does all PD training have to be done face-to-face by a nurse, or is there a role for technology? VR-based training (stay•safe MyTraining) by Fresenius with a headset and hand controls was investigated in an interview study of seven nurses using the system with 2-5 patients each. The system was efficient, well-accepted, and improved the learning experience for patients, though it did not replace the need to handle PD materials and did not provide emotional or motivational support.

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Tags: PD Training, VR Training, Learning Experience, Patient Education

New UK PD Guidelines

Download a free, full-length PDF if you want to learn how PD equipment, training, dose, infection control, and management of complications are done in the UK.

Read the abstract » | (added 2017-12-14)

Tags: PD Equipment, PD Training, Infection Control, PD Dose, PD Complications Management, UK