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Promoting Safe Tracheostomy Care through Multiplayer Virtual Reality Case Scenarios

Company: Center for Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation, Penn State University

Major(s):
Primary: CMPSC
Secondary: BME
Optional: IE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: YES

Intellectual Property: YES

Tracheostomy care presents significant challenges in healthcare, with high rates of adverse events, workforce shortages, and escalating healthcare costs exceeding $11 billion annually in the US alone. The complexity of inpatient and community-based tracheostomy care, coupled with the extensive training required for healthcare professionals, underscores the critical need for innovative solutions to improve patient safety, reduce complications, and ensure equitable access to high-quality care. Our project focuses on leveraging multiplayer virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance the training and competency of healthcare professionals in tracheostomy care. By immersing participants in realistic case scenarios, we aim to simulate complex patient care environments, including suctioning, stoma care, emergency responses, and patient monitoring. This immersive VR experience will enable healthcare teams to practice critical decision-making and procedural skills in a safe, controlled setting.