What is it?

ImmersiveTouch builds AR/VR software that trains physicians with medical devices on virtual patients built from CT/MRI.Medical device companies are using MissionRehearsal® VR as a valuable new training platform.

The History of the device/technique

Founded in 2005 by a group of engineers and physicians

Where is it used

It is used in hospitals and medical device industries.

What are best suited applications

ImmersiveTouch provides hospitals with a vast expansion of patient engagement tools to educate & consult patients on their personal treatment options. Our Surgical VR technology helps the patient fully experience how a surgeon would treat his or her case in an immersive 3D environment, freeing up valuable time for the surgeon.

VR allows the patient to visualize his or her anatomy with 3D reconstructions of CT/MRI scans.
ImmersiveTouch technology engages and educates patients, allowing them to see and understand different treatment options
Empowering the patient with knowledge ultimately leads to better patient outcomes

What are the best suited applications

Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Ophthalmology
Anaesthesiology
ENT
Surgical Oncology

Pre-surgical planning and mission rehearsal

Patient education and engagement

Why is it a good use of VR

Engagement and education empowers patients and can increase patient satisfaction. ImmersiveTouch VR allows doctors to walk patients through the proposed intervention and provides an opportunity to actively consult with them.

Through VR doctors can:

Educate patients and reduce anxiety
Empower patients to ask questions and increase understanding
Encourage patients to participate in final decision making
Improve compliance with post surgical care

Why is it a good use of VR/What is cool about it

Virtual reality is transforming professional training in healthcare. Increase retention and reduce radiation exposure with medical VR training programs that are realistic, immersive and repeatable. Ensure all levels of staff accurately execute medical procedures and handle complications appropriately before touching real patients. ImmersiveTouch MissionRehearsal® VR is changing the way organizations train people. Gain an edge today with these proven advantages:

WHY IS IT A GOOD USE OF VR/WHAT IS COOL ABOUT IT

Drastically improves retention of topics
Boosts productivity
Increases patient safety
Brings an enhanced level of realism to training scenarios
Reduces radiation exposure
Improves training satisfaction scores

ImmersiveTouch provides the critical ability to reduce risk, surgical error and procedure time while improving patient outcomes, safety and satisfaction.

Could this lead to varying degrees of simulator sickness

It will lead to some degrees of headache, eyestrain, and fatigue. My rating on the scale is 3.

The potential applications

there are several urologic training simulators using the VR technique such as the digital rectal examination to detect prostate cancer, transurethral resection of the prostate, flexible ureteroscopy, and laparoscopic and robotic surgery. A novel application of VR/AR in neurourology is necessary after reviewing and understanding the VR/AR technology

What are the similar applications

Medical Realities is working on a simulating surgery with their ‘Virtual Surgeon

Deepstream VR is an organization whose emphasis is on pain relief.

Virtually Better is attempting to utilize VR in various therapies and treatments

Firsthand Technology is an organization which represents the synergy which can occur between Healthcare and Gaming when using VR technology

Conclusion

It is necessary to highlight that VR's development is rapid. Many Silicon Valley companies invest enough money in the VR. And VR is used widely in many industries, such as gaming industry, film industry and journalism. I encourage people who have never used VR before to find a headset and immerse themselves in the powerful works of visual reality.