Virtual reality training for physicians addresses disparities in Black maternal health care through immersive simulations.
- Virtual reality training modules are being developed to raise awareness of implicit bias in patient care and enhance cultural competency skills among physicians.
- The first module focuses on Black maternal health and depicts a scenario where a Black woman is negatively affected by her white, male physician’s biased assumptions and comments during a postpartum checkup.
- The training was tested with medical students and residents, showing an increase in awareness of implicit bias, attitudes toward culturally competent communication, and confidence in communication efficacy.
- The modules aim to help medical professionals identify and mitigate their own biases, improve communication skills, and promote empathy and shared decision-making with patients.
- Virtual reality training is considered a cost-effective option for medical schools as it eliminates the need for role-playing actors and can be repeated multiple times for student training.
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Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health, Public Health & Prevention