VR for Care Talks

Join us for a chat with clinical nurse specialist, Ms. Rosa Alicia Paradelo, and nurse clinician, Ms. Shama Toutouyoutte, where we explore the strategies to promote VR use in healthcare and the importance of VR treatment protocols.  See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talksHost: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD

Join us for a chat with nurse clinicians, Mr. Kevin Bouchard and Mr. Kevin Greenspon, where we discuss strategies to create a seamless, immersive experience for children in the hospital setting.  See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talksHost: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD

Join us for a chat with PhD candidate in counseling psychology, Mr. Brandon Benchimol-Elkaim, and co-founder and CEO of PaperPlane Therapeutics, Dr. Jean-Simon Fortin. We explore their experiences developing VR experiences while ensuring they are safe and engaging for children.   See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talksHost: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD

Join us for a chat with clinical research coordinator in nursing research and clinical nurse advisor, Ms. Sofia Addab and Ms. Tina Athanasoulias, where we discuss the process of going through research and arranging the implementation of VR. We explore their experiences from A to Z to get VR implemented in a children’s health institution.  See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talksHost: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD

Join us for a chat with, Ms. Kelly Thorstad and Dr. Reggie Hamdy, where they share the steps to safely implement VR into a children’s health institution. They discuss some points like the training of clinicians, collaboration and even surprising costs, including those to be saved.   See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talksHost: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD

Join us for a chat with, child life specialist, Ms. Angie Gugliotti, where we explore the learning curve associated with using VR in practice. We discuss her experiences with patients, some notable tech issues and insights for a smooth day of VR use.  See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talksHost: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD

Join us for a chat with Dr. Stéphane Bouchard- the scientist holding the Canada Research Chair in Clinical Cyber Psychology. We explore the evidence behind VR and why it is being used in healthcare.  See the link for the visual presentation: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talksHost: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD

Welcome to VR for Care Talks, a podcast series that explores the barriers, facilitators, and contexts of use of virtual reality, otherwise known as VR, in children's healthcare.Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD