What the VR labs provided our students was the chance to embody the patient experience which, in effect, humanized the patient for the students. Instead of reading about a case study of a patient with progressive Alzheimer's, they became the patient with progressive Alzheimer's.
In the future, students working in a clinical setting will hopefully have more empathy, compassion, and understanding for their clients because they may see that patient as a complex person instead of a clinical diagnosis alone.
Uncover the hidden perspectives on health conditions and common life realities related to aging, such as Alzheimer’s & other types of dementia, social isolation, vision and hearing impairments, end-of-life conversations, and inclusive care.
Enhance quality of care
Prevent caregiver burnout
Increase staff engagement & satisfaction
Reduce errors & incidents
Onboard & train staff effectively
Increase community outreach
I think this is something that anyone who works with the aging population should do.
When you step into the shoes of the people you assist or care for, you become aware of their emotions, cognitive or sensory deficiencies - an experience that no textbooks, readings that describe symptoms, or hours of simulations can equal.
Embodied Labs adds a unique dimension to the prism of perspective that is transformational for teams across organizations and industries.
Our first-person immersive experiences nurture actionable empathy, which results in a culture of care.
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