RxReality

Our project aims to enhance critical care pharmacy education by developing a desktop virtual reality (dVR) simulation that improves students’ clinical decision-making skills in a realistic, low-risk environment.

This project addresses a common challenge in critical care pharmacy education: the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Traditional teaching methods often struggle to provide students with hands-on experience in the high-stress, time-sensitive scenarios typical of intensive care units. Our dVR simulation offers a safe, immersive environment where students can practice and refine their clinical skills without risking patient safety. This approach has the potential to improve the quality of education and responds to the increasing interest in technology-enhanced learning tools within healthcare education.

Our project utilizes the React Three.js and the Drei 3D library to create an interactive simulation in a 3D environment accessible on all desktop browsers. This approach ensures that students can engage with the simulation using readily available technology, making it a cost-effective and scalable solution for pharmacy education programs. The user interface is intuitive yet comprehensive, allowing students to navigate through virtual hospital rooms, interact with patient data and medical equipment, communicate with AI-driven healthcare team members, and receive real-time feedback on their decisions and actions.