Use of virtual reality in the assessment of clinical skills in teaching medical practice

• Lucas A. Pereira Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul http://orcid.org/0009-0003-0127-0168
• Aline M. de Assis Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
• Ana Paula Oliveira Rosses Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0717-7661
• Luciana P. Nedel Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2390-1392
• Rafael P. Torchelsen Federal University of Pelotas https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2240-5183

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbie.2024.242564

Abstract

To train qualified healthcare professionals, extensive knowledge of clinical skills is necessary. This work presents a methodology for training and evaluating clinical skills using virtual reality. With the virtual patient, it is possible to conduct a patient evaluation, where the user can perform anamnesis physical examinations, request X-rays, and ultimately arrive at a diagnosis. Medical trainees evaluated this methodology, and the results indicate that the proposed training and assessment format is promising and could even be used to replace the Revalida exam as a means of verifying the medical training of doctors trained abroad.

Keywords: virtual reality, medical training, virtual patient

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