title: Virtual worlds are an innovative tool for medical device training in a simulated environment.
abstract: Medical infusion devices are an integral component within the delivery of healthcare management. The aim of this study was to develop a training simulation in the virtual world of Second Life for the management of adverse events associated with infusion devices. Forty nurses were subsequently recruited to participate within the simulation and assess its feasibility.
authors.affiliation: Medical Media Design Laboratory, Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK. v.patel20@imperial.ac.uk
authors.forename: Vishal
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Dave
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Aggarwal
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kinross
authors.forename: Ara
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Darzi
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps / Q000009:adverse effects; D017751:Safety Management; D014584:User-Computer Interface