In this article, we discuss the evolution of computers and the use of VR for trauma education. We reflect
on available literature and share the lessons we learned.
VR allows you to share your most interesting and rare patient cases with a bedside teaching experience. Since there are more and different possibilities with VR we recommend a new design of teaching. In
our experience, creativity is needed to deviate from conventional educational paths. Remember that
VR technique alone cannot compensate for bad content. When designing your VR script, do not underestimate the digital insight of the new generations. To increase the learning curve, use interactive menus
in VR environment with a restrained script. After the design of the educational content, recording with
VR cameras are relatively easy, while editing is more complex.
A choice between monoscopic versus stereoscopic viewing and a 180° or 360° field of view has to
made, based on learning objectives.