Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Heart Team Collaboration
Author Information
Author(s): Skalidis Ioannis MD, PhD, Antiochos Panagiotis MD, Apostolos Anastasios MD, Toutouzas Kostantinos MD, PhD, Tsigkas Grigorios MD, PhD, Pavon Anna Giulia MD, Mylonas Konstantinos S. MD, PhD, Chatzizisis Yiannis S. MD, PhD, Vardas Panos MD, PhD, Arangalage Dimitri MD, PhD
Primary Institution: University of Crete
Hypothesis
This study aimed to assess the feasibility of conducting the first international Meta-Heart Team session using virtual reality (VR).
Conclusion
The virtual approach offers global access and enhances patient data analysis, showing potential to improve multidisciplinary heart team collaboration.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of participants reported no technical impediments during the VR session.
- Participants rated their overall experience positively at 8.3 ± 1.6.
- 80% of participants felt the VR session saved time compared to traditional meetings.
- 80% of participants expressed concerns about data privacy.
Takeaway
This study shows that using virtual reality can help doctors from different places work together better, even if they can't meet in person.
Methodology
Participants used Oculus Quest-2 headsets in a virtual environment designed for collaborative discussions on heart disease cases.
Potential Biases
Concerns about data breaches and the need for stringent professional guidelines were noted.
Limitations
Participants experienced digital fatigue and had concerns about data privacy and the need for high-quality VR hardware.
Participant Demographics
Participants included various medical specialties from different countries.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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