Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Multiuser immersive virtual reality simulation for interprofessional sepsis recognition and management.
Sepsis is a leading cause of pediatric mortality. While there has been significant effort toward improving adherence to evidence-based care, gaps remain. Immersive multiuser virtual reality (MUVR) simulation may be an approach to enhance provider clinical competency and situation awareness for sepsis. ⋯ Our novel MUVR simulation demonstrated significant differences in sepsis recognition between experienced and novice participants. This validity evidence along with the data on the simulation's acceptability supports expanded use in training and assessment.