C A S E S T U D Y

INSELSPITAL

Universitätsspital Bern

Pioneering Immersive Learning for Pandemic Preparedness

No patient should be anyone's first.

Challenge · Solution · Innovation

THE CHALLENGE

Effectiveness of VR for COVID-19 Diagnostics Education

• Limited replication of real-life medical scenarios
• Virtual OSCEs are expensive to develop

THE SOLUTION

VR Co-op COVID-19 Testing Simulation

• Step-by-step instructions with errors and warnings

THE INNOVATION

Enhancing Learning Experience and Attainment

Clinical Trial: VR Improves COVID-19 Swab Performance

Nasopharyngeal Swab Score
Performance & Satisfaction

29 students (15 VR, 14 control). After training, the VR group scored 14/17 vs 12/17 for the video-trained control (P = 0.03) — with gains retained at 1-month follow-up.

16% sensorimotor improvement over the control group

VR users reported significantly higher satisfaction (USEQ 27 vs 22, P = 0.011) and excellent tolerability (median Simulator Sickness score 1).

Results That Matter

• Sensorimotor improvement over control group
• Higher memory & skill acquisition
• Superior OSCE

14/17 median score vs 12/17 traditional