Resources & Case Studies

Consumer-grade immersive virtual reality (iVR) systems have gained increasing attention for their potential applications in surgical training, but their efficacy in comparison to traditional training techniques remains unclear. This paper systematically reviews the recent literature comparing the impact of iVR-based and other training techniques on surgical proficiency.

How can immersive technology help improve the way we deliver treatment and care? The NHS Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust case studies explain how their "Innovation Pop Up" connects technology providers and industry partners with clinicians to evidence outcomes delivered by technology enabled care.

The Leeds XR Health Hub (LXR Health Hub) is a joint venture between the Innovation Pop Up at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and the University of Leeds’ Centre for Immersive Technologies. The LXR Health Hub supports the development of technical expertise among staff members, allowing them to create in-house immersive training solutions targetting unmet needs they see on the clinical frontlines.

Neurosurgeon Dr. Will Bolton discusses routes to impactful applications of healthcare technology on the "Health Beyond Tomorrow" podcast.

In 2023, our collaborators developed a world-first XR-based training programme for perinatal mental health support. Learn how they leveraged the unique abilities of XR to enhance healthcare professionals' understanding and empathy towards individuals experiencing perinatal mental health challenges.