Virtual reality in medical students' education: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that produces a virtual manifestation of the real world. In recent years, VR has been increasingly used as a tool in medical education. The use of VR in medical education has large potential, as it allows for distance learning and training which may be challenging to deliver in real life. VR encompasses different tools and applications. There is a need to explore how VR has been employed in medical education to date.

Objective

The objective of this scoping review is to conceptualise the VR tools available and the applications of VR in undergraduate medical education as reported in the literature. This scoping review will identify any gaps in this field and provide suggestions for future research.

Methods and analysis

The

SUBMITTER: Haowen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8160201 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature