title: eduCRATE--a Virtual Hospital architecture.
abstract: eduCRATE is a complex project proposal which aims to develop a virtual learning environment offering interactive digital content through original and integrated solutions using cloud computing, complex multimedia systems in virtual space and personalized design with avatars. Compared to existing similar products the project brings the novelty of using languages for medical guides in order to ensure a maximum of flexibility. The Virtual Hospital simulations will create interactive clinical scenarios for which students will find solutions for positive diagnosis and therapeutic management. The solution based on cloud computing and immersive multimedia is an attractive option in education because is economical and it matches the current working style of the young generation to whom it addresses.
authors.affiliation: Politehnica University of Timişoara, Romania.
authors.forename: Lăcrimioara
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Stoicu-Tivadar
authors.affiliation: Politehnica University of Timişoara, Romania.
authors.forename: Vasile
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Stoicu-Tivadar
authors.affiliation: Politehnica University of Timişoara, Romania.
authors.forename: Dorin
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Berian
authors.affiliation: Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timişoara, Romania.
authors.forename: Simona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Drăgan
authors.affiliation: Politehnica University of Timişoara, Romania.
authors.forename: Alexandru
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Serban
authors.affiliation: Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timişoara, Romania.
authors.forename: Corina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Serban
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000379:methods*; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration; D017146:Models, Organizational; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010346:Patient Care Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016544:Patient Simulation; D014584:User-Computer Interface