Developing Virtual Simulations to Support Retention of Skills in Essential Newborn Care
This presentation highlights the approaches to developing scenario-based virtual simulations including level design and flow, responding to the needs of novice users and gamification. We will use as a case study, vENC, a virtual simulation supporting the retention of health professional skills in essential newborn care
Speakers
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Rachel Umoren (Poster Booth #19)Dr. Rachel Umoren is a neonatologist at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital where she is a Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of the Neonatal Education and Simulation-Based Training Program. Her research focuses on improving neonatal outcomes globally through simulation-based education and global health partnerships. She has published and presented internationally on virtual simulations for health professional education
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Matt Cook (Poster Booth #19)Mr. Matt Cook is a research engineer with the Neonatal Education and Simulation-based Training (NEST) Lab at the University of Washington where he leads development teams of engineers and healthcare professionals in identifying and implementing solutions to support healthcare teams and improve patient safety. He is the lead developer for the Virtual Essential Newborn Care (vENC) simulations.
