NHS Blood and Transplant Transfusion lab training project - Virtual reality and laboratory
Participants are required for a MSc research project looking into the use of virtual reality (VR) to see if it can help improve training outcomes for scientists working in NHS Transfusion Laboratories, in particular the research is based on training to perform ABO and D blood grouping for patients. This is one of the most important tests conducted in transfusion laboratories, and directly affects patient treatment.
Participants will take part in a study where they will be randomly allocated into one of two groups. One trained by VR and one trained by traditional laboratory training methods. No prior experience in transfusion is required to take part in this study. As VR is a new concept in training transfusion healthcare scientists, the aim of this study is to see if VR can be used to improve knowledge and practical skills in this area. We are also aiming to compare the training outcomes between traditional training methods and training by VR.
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Collaborate... with other students and staff from NHSBT
- Develop... laboratory transfusion skills in a laboratory or virtual laboratory setting. Evidence of training for CV
- Experience... How laboratories carrying out blood grouping for patients
- Trial... Alternative ways of learning hands on skills in virtual reality
- Earn up to 20 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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10:00 to 16:00 on 24/01/25 - Dalton laboratory
NHS BT hospital transfusion laboratory experience training project This is an opportunity to get NHS standard training in either a physical laboratory or a virtual reality session, you will be randomly allocated to either group