eGPlearning Podblast interview - Dr Keith Grimes the Medical Virtual Reality doctor

Contact us and share your opinioneGPLearning PodBlast-  Dr Keith Grimes & Medical VR Interview + Show Notes In this episode of the eGPLearning Podblast, we interview Dr Keith Grimes, a GP and Medical Virtual Reality pioneer. We talk about how Keith became interested in VR and how he has been using it in his clinical practice. We discuss the potential for VR in healthcare and also some of the pitfalls. Keith describes some of the projects and studies he is involved in. Keith also explains how he built his skills to use social media to promote and build a community around his interest in Medical VR, and his tips for combining a career in healthcare with another interest or passion. This is a great listen for your commute, on the treadmill or relaxing at home.  Enjoy...iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/egplearning-podblast/id1325540249?mt=2Stitcher link: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/egplearning Show Notes… How to contact Keith and get involved in the Medical VR community:http://www.drgrimes.co.ukTwitter: @keithgrimes https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRDocs/http://www.drgrimes.co.uk/category/vrdoctor/ Keith’s first experience with VR was through the arcade version of  Dactyl Nightmare: https://youtu.be/v6t69mp0ZhE Modern VR products such as the Oculus Rift are a much superior experienceProject CAR - Oculus Rift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY6QRN6hI-Y&feature=youtu.be Keith describes the 5 use categories for Medical VR: VR as an adjunct to existing treatments - To improve pain and reduce anxiety during interventionsVR as a form of therapy - e.g. to treat phobias, anxiety, mental health problemsVR as a diagnostic tool - Eye tracking and assessing responses during simulations - e.g. eye tracking to diagnose Autistic Spectrum Disorders VR for education and trainingMedical Realities: https://www.medicalrealities.comShafi Ahmed: @ShafiAhmed5VR expanding a patient's understanding - empathy - living in someone else's shoes. What's it like to have dementia. https://youtu.be/Zch3fg0orzoDownsides and Risks of VR in medicine: Nausea and sickness - patients may unable to tolerate VRThe intensity of experience not suitable for someMinimum Age, perhaps as low as 7 yrsMany application involve simulated violence - unsuitable for someInfection control - equipment needs to be sterilised between users  Keith’s current projects:PREVENT ICU Delirium - Psychological Resilience Using Virtual Reality Exposure as a Novel Therapy to reduce ICU Delirium