#### 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._

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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

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### 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).

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### Results That Matter

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

14/17 median score vs 12/17 traditional