We hosted our first VR workshop with the support of the R茅seau de recherche en sant茅 buccodentaire et osseuse on April 26th, 2024.
A total of 95 people registered for the event, with some joining us remotely from our Shrine network. We were very lucky to have exceptional and leading experts in VR and implementation science, including Drs. Argerie Tsimicalis, Sylvie Le May, St茅phane Bouchard, and Guillaume Fontaine to showcase VR research in diverse fields, including implementation, orthopedics, dentistry, psychology, and mental health.
If you were not able to attend the event, we invite you to watch the video recordings of the presentations and check out all the useful resources created.
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Opening Remarks
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Kelly Thorstad, MSc(A)N PHCNP, Nurse Executive, Shriners Hospitals for Children庐-Canada
Mrs. Kelly Thorstad welcomes attendees to the VR workshop. Kelly highlights the commitment to integrating Indigenous virtual reality (VR) work into clinical practice, the dedication of the nursing research team and collaborators in advancing care for children facing painful procedures and anxiety.
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The Barriers, Facilitators, and Contextual Challenges of VR Use
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Argerie Tsimicalis, RN PhD, Associate Professor, Ingram School of Nursing, 看片视频 University
Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis shares preliminary findings from a survey assessing the readiness of healthcare professionals across Quebec in using VR in their practice settings. Dr. Tsimicalis discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating VR into healthcare, sharing the VR journey at Shriners Hospital, from initial studies to establishing a VR Council. She outlines ongoing efforts to mobilize knowledge and resources for widespread adoption of VR technology in children's healthcare.
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- Download the presentation slides.
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Evidence for VR Pain Management
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Sylvie Le May, RN PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Universit茅 de Montr茅al
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Lessons Learned From Five Studies on VR and Children: From Motivation Toward Treatment to Biofeedback for Migraine
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St茅phane Bouchard, PhD, Psychoeducation and Psychology Department, University of Qu茅bec in Outaouais
Dr. St茅phane Bouchard discusses his pioneering work using virtual reality (VR) for treating anxiety and other mental disorders. He shares insights from studies on VR's effectiveness for various phobias, stuttering, and pain management, emphasizing the need for rigorous scientific approaches and collaboration among researchers. He highlights challenges in clinical integration and the importance of clinical needs driving VR development over commercial interests.
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Patient Testimony
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Alab Aguila, patient representative, Shriners Hospitals for Children庐-Canada
Alab, 11-year old patient at the Shriners Hospitals for Children庐-Canada with osteogenesis imperfecta, shares a heartfelt testimonial about his journey with needles at the hospital, starting from infancy. Despite initial fear, VR technology changed his perspective, immersing him in a world of gaming during treatments. Now, he's passionate about sharing this transformative experience with others, eager to help children facing similar challenges.
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Booths
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Various companies, researchers, clinicians, and trainees.
During our booth and poster session, we hosted a diverse array of VR companies, researchers, and healthcare professionals to showcase their groundbreaking work in VR. Participants tried immersive experiences with various VR software offerings.
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Posters
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Various companies, researchers, clinicians, and trainees.
We featured poster presentations from our talented students.
Authors: Jessica Ding, Sofia Addab, Alisha Michalovic, & Argerie Tsimicalis鈥�
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The Feasibility and Clinical Utility of the Use of Virtual Reality (VR) for the Management of Pediatric Dental Anxiety鈥�.
Authors: Aynaz Khodayari, Rahaf Althagafy, Edwin Chan, Argerie Tsimicalis, & Beatriz Ferraz dos Santos鈥�
Authors: Yu Tong Huang, Sofia Addab, Gianluca Bertolizio, Reggie Hamdy, Kelly Thorstad, & Argerie Tsimicalis 鈥�
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Use of Virtual Reality for Dental Fear and Anxiety: A Pilot Study鈥�.
Authors: Le May S, Wu W, Ouimet P, Gardner J, Guingo, E, Sylfra A, Vu, AK, & Asselin M-E鈥�
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Virtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety Management During Botulinum Toxin (BoNT) Injections in Children With Medical Complexity: Protocol for a Pre-Post, Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study鈥�.
Authors: Ra铆ssa Passos dos Santos, Sylvie Le May, Muriel Haziza, Sofia Addab, Pascale Ouimet, Kate St-Arneault, Julien Gardner, Argerie Tsimicalis, & Camille K. Costa鈥�
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Creating a Plan to Integrate VR Into Your Practice Setting
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Guillaume Fontaine, RN PhD, Assistant Professor, Ingram School of Nursing, 看片视频 University
Dr. Guillaume Fontaine provides an overview of implementation science and shares insights on leveraging implementation methodologies to bring evidence-based practices, like VR, into healthcare settings. Dr. Fontaine outlines key principles, barriers, and strategies for successful implementation, emphasizing the importance of context and stakeholder involvement, with a focus on the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to identify and address barriers and facilitators.
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- Download the presentation slides.
- Download the implementation planning tool.
- Follow along Dr. Fontaine's presentation and complete the
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Closing Remarks
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Jacqueline Chow, RN, Patient Partner, BNI Student (U2), Ingram School of Nursing, 看片视频 University
Jacqueline Chow closes the VR workshop by sharing her journey with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome, also known as juvenile fibromyalgia. She recounts her struggles with chronic pain from a young age and the impact on her daily life. Jacqueline shows the importance of understanding and managing chronic pain holistically, highlighting tools like distraction and virtual reality.
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