背景
Training in medicine and dentistry has evolved to embed technology. This has led to increased opportunities to practice clinical skills in simulated environments before undertaking procedures on patients. This has led to improved precision of skills involving dexterity and hand coordination. This is particularly important in areas such as dentistry.
虚拟现实（VR）是使用其中的技术之一。它允许用户实时探索和操纵计算机生成的真实或人工3D多媒体感觉环境，可用于获得实用技巧。与传统的非技术教学方法相比，VR软件可能会导致更经济，引人入胜且可靠的培训。
虽然developing high-quality and precise dental treatment techniques is a fundamental part of dental care provision and dental training, we are aware that communication and empathy also play an important role in the success of patient care. This approach to care is patient-centered.
随着年龄越来越长的人口延长牙齿，牙科专业人员现在正在治疗一个较老的队列复杂的需求，，，，and a patient-centered approach is all the more necessary. Some of these patients may be increasingly frail and have problems with mobility, hearing, and dexterity, all of which play a role in their ability to attend a dental appointment, engage with oral hygiene instructions and practice good tooth brushing care.
我们如何最好地照顾脆弱的患者？如果牙科专业人员完全了解这些患者的经验，他们将能够找到提供护理和与患者沟通的最合适方法。
The study
We have developed a VR training simulation tool which mimics the visual, physical and auditory experience of an increasingly frail dental patient with complex needs (some associated with age) visiting a dentist and receiving oral health advice.
我们进行了前后审判测试模拟的可接受程度以及模拟对治疗脆弱患者的信心的影响。该研究的参与者是培训和合格的牙医和牙科护理专业人员。
The findings so far
我们的初步发现表明，仍在培训中的大多数人（84.6％）和合格的专业人员（73.6％）发现模拟有用，并希望进行更多的模拟培训。有趣的是，与在培训中仍在训练中的人有显着改善的人相关的前后分数，对于有资格和练习时间的人的脆弱患者有了显着改善。
结论
随着我们继续对发现的分析新兴的证据暗示VR在改善我们如何培训牙科专业人员以了解患者的观点方面发挥了作用。VR也可能是合格人员持续专业教育的一部分。对于那些资格的人，这种模拟可能会破坏例程，从而给予不同的患者概况的视角。
下一个步骤
我们计划最终确定分析，并寻求进一步的支持，以开发更复杂的模拟，该模拟可以在环境和场景中提供更多的互动。我们希望通过更广泛的组测试模拟。
致谢
- 汤姆·加纳（Tom Garner）博士 - 朴茨茅斯大学身临其境技术的高级讲师，以支持开发模拟
- Solent NHS Trust研究与改进学院
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