A mixed reality simulator for feline abdominal palpation training in veterinary medicine.
The opportunities for veterinary students to practice feline abdominal palpation are limited as cats have a low tolerance to being examined. Therefore, a mixed reality simulator was developed to complement clinical training. Two PHANToM premium haptic devices were positioned either side of a modified toy cat. Virtual models of the chest and some abdominal contents were superimposed on the physical model. The haptic properties of the virtual models were set by seven veterinarians; values were adjusted while the simulation was being palpated until the representation was satisfactory. Feedback from the veterinarians was encouraging suggesting that the simulator has a potential role in student training.
The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK.
Rebecca
R
Parkes
Neil
N
Forrest
Sarah
S
Baillie
D000005:Abdomen; D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D004520:Education, Veterinary / Q000379:methods*; D008348:Manikins; D010173:Palpation; D014730:Veterinary Medicine