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Modality resources for medical simulation and nursing simulation including definitions, best practices, technology updates and more.
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Extended RealityJuly 17, 2025Improving Teamwork and Event Management with Virtual and Augmented Reality
Abstract: Interactive visualization by augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) into the e-REAL online platform—not within head-mounted displays—can contribute…
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ClinicalSeptember 2, 2024How is Simulation Used in Healthcare?
Simulation is used in healthcare primarily to meet educational and training objectives, as well as to improve patient safety outcomes.…
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VendorsJanuary 8, 2026Lifecast Manikins Encourage Learner Engagement Through Realism
While clinical simulation is not real, healthcare educators need learners to treat each simulated learning activity as if the scenario…
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Artificial Intelligence AIJanuary 8, 2026How AI Might One Day Revolutionize All Clinical Simulation Training
As new healthcare simulation technologies emerge by the day, educators are starting to ask how advancements like artificial intelligence (AI)…
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VendorsJanuary 8, 2026Virtual Medical Lab Simulation Company Labster Receives $60 Million Series C Investment
Yesterday Copenhagen-based virtual laboratory simulation company Labster announced a massive $60M Series C funding round from Silicon Valley’s prominent venture…
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Virtual RealityJuly 15, 2025Integration of Remote Virtual Reality into a Graduate Nursing Skills Lab
Abstract: When Covid-19 began, many nursing programs faced disruption in student learning. How would students be able to complete their…
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Augmented RealityJanuary 8, 2026How AR Technology Represents the Future of Healthcare Simulation Training
The use of augmented reality simulation is increasing across clinical simulation learning environments as the technology provides unique opportunities for…
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Scenario DesignSeptember 4, 2024Clinical Simulation Escape Room Tips, Tricks & Hacks from IMSH 2021
During the second week of the 2021 International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) virtual conference, a panel discussion explored…
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VendorsJanuary 8, 2026ReelDx: Real Patient Case Videos Bring Actual Patients to Clinical Education 24/7
ReelDx is an educational platform that is transforming medical education by offering peer-reviewed, HIPAA-compliant, real patient video cases. After login,…
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ModalitySeptember 2, 2024What is Fidelity in Healthcare Simulation?
As fidelity is an important concept in healthcare education, those new to the field often ask, “What is fidelity in…
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SurgeryJuly 16, 2025Extended MX Reality in Brain Surgery: Addressing Current Problems with Innovative XR Technologies
Abstract: The importance of medical imaging cannot be understated. It plays an important role not only as a diagnostic tool…
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Virtual Patients / Digital LearningJuly 15, 2025Transitioning Classroom, Skills, and Simulation Learning During COVID-19
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape for educators as well as students. Faculty at Auburn University School of Nursing…
