VR in Professional Training

In the last major internal conflict I had, I stopped and thought: am I the first one to live this?! Hostility. Threats. Ah, and I was in the car on the way back from the hospital from giving birth. Nice welcome back 😂 Managers spend up to 40% of their time handling conflicts. This time drain highlights a critical business challenge. Yet when managed effectively, conflict becomes a catalyst for: ✅ Innovation ✅ Better decision-making ✅ Stronger relationships Here's the outcomes of my research. No: I wasn't the first one going through this ;) 3 Research-Backed Conflict Resolution Models: 1. The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model (TKI) Each style has its place in your conflict toolkit: - Competing → Crisis situations needing quick decisions - Collaborating → Complex problems requiring buy-in - Compromising → Temporary fixes under time pressure - Avoiding → Minor issues that will resolve naturally - Accommodating → When harmony matters more than the outcome 2. Harvard Negotiation Project's BATNA Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement - Know your walkaway position - Research all parties' alternatives - Strengthen your options - Negotiate from confidence, not fear 3. Circle of Conflict Model (Moore) Identify the root cause to choose your approach: - Value Conflicts → Find superordinate goals - Relationship Issues → Focus on communication - Data Conflicts → Agree on facts first - Structural Problems → Address system issues - Interest Conflicts → Look for mutual gains Pro Tips for Implementation: ⚡ Before the Conflict: - Map stakeholders - Document facts - Prepare your BATNA - Choose your timing ⚡ During Resolution: - Stay solution-focused - Use neutral language - Listen actively - Take reflection breaks ⚡ After Agreement: - Document decisions - Set review dates - Monitor progress - Acknowledge improvements Remember: Your conflict style should match the situation, not your comfort zone. Feels weird to send that follow up email. But do it: it's actually really crucial. And refrain yourself from putting a few bitter words here and there ;) You'll come out of it a stronger manager. As the saying goes "don't waste a good crisis"! 💡 What's your go-to conflict resolution approach? Has it evolved with experience? ♻️ Share this to empower a leader ➕ Follow Helene Guillaume Pabis for more ✉️ Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dy3wzu9A

Traditional marathon lab days are harder to sustain and learning science favors brief, frequent, feedback-rich reps that mirror real pressure. What high-impact programs are doing instead: - Short, realistic refreshers, repeated often. Think sepsis recognition, Hypoglycemia/DKA assessment and response, chest-pain triage, run as brief scenarios that build judgment over time. - On-demand access to reinforce reasoning. Daily, asynchronous casework beats once-a-semester marathons. - Reusable scenarios, measurable outcomes. The same case scales across units and cohorts; you track escalation accuracy, near-misses, and time to independent practice. Bottom line: competency grows fast, focused, and frequent, not in occasional marathons. Design short cases, make launch effortless, get clear feedback, and repeat. #ClinicalEducation #HospitalEducation #VRinHealthcare #Upskilling #Readiness

The biggest mistake I see in coaching leaders avoiding conflict that kills your credibility. Most think they’re protecting relationships. Or keeping the peace. But every conflict you dodge chips away at trust. And once trust is gone, influence follows. You can’t lead in silence. You have to face conflict head‑on and use the right tool for the fight. Here’s the conflict management toolbox every leader needs. 1. Thomas‑Kilmann Modes → Pick the right fight for the right moment. ✅ Learn all 5 and choose based on stakes. 2. LEAP Method → Get them to actually hear you. ✅ Listen, empathize, agree, then partner on a solution. 3. Interest‑Based Negotiation → Stop arguing positions, start solving problems. ✅ Ask what they really need before you argue what you want. 4. DESC Script → Call out the issue without burning the bridge. ✅ Describe, express, specify, consequences. 5. SBI Feedback Model → Give feedback they can act on, not take personally. ✅ Situation, behavior, impact, nothing else. 6. Circle of Conflict → Solve the fight that’s really happening ✅ Identify if it’s values, relationships, data, structure, or interests. 7. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) → Speak so they don’t shut down. ✅ Start with observations, then share needs and requests. Leaders don’t earn trust by avoiding conflict. They earn it by handling conflict so well, people walk away more loyal than before. Want high resolution image for these tools? Download here. https://lnkd.in/eQQYU8JR Any other tool you would recommend? Let me know in the comments! 👇 🔁 Share this with a leader who avoids conflict at all costs. 🔔 Follow Harit Bhasin for more leadership & career insights.

Homemade #ECMO cannulation model for simulation training: ♻️ customizable phantom using agar-agar, basic household materials + repurposed medical components 🖥️ model enables #POCUS guided vascular access, cannula insertion, initiation of #extracorporeal blood flow; it can be easily integrated into ALS mannequins This simple, low-cost, eco-friendly, versatile strategy provides a practical/accessible alternative to commercial models, promoting broader implementation of training programs. It enables hands-on workshop & high-fidelity ECMO & #ECPR #simulation, realistically reproducing key procedural steps and supports training under the high-stress, time-sensitive conditions. Open access #FOAMcc ASAIO Journal 🔓 https://bit.ly/4al18ZC

Whether in friendships, romantic partnerships, families, or workspaces, it’s inevitable that we will see the world differently from those we love or work with. But it’s not disagreement that fractures relationships. 🌿 1. Regulate Before You Relate When emotions are heightened, the limbic system (especially the amygdala) hijacks rational thought. Before speaking, pause. Breathe. Soften the body. This activates the parasympathetic nervous system and brings the prefrontal cortex (our reasoning center) back online. 🧠 Practice: Take three conscious breaths and ask yourself: “Am I speaking from reactivity or responsibility?” 💬 2. Shift from Debate to Dialogue Debate says: “I must win.” Dialogue says: “I want to understand.” Replace “You’re wrong” with “Help me understand your view.” When we enter a conversation with curiosity over certainty. 🧠 Practice: Use “I” statements: “I feel concerned about…” vs. “You always…” 🪞 3. Mirror, Validate, then Respond This technique, rooted in Imago Therapy and nonviolent communication, fosters emotional safety: 1. Mirror: “What I hear you saying is…” 2. Validate: “It makes sense you feel that way because…” 3. Respond: “Can I share how I see it too?” Validation doesn’t mean agreement—it means you’re making space for another’s reality to be seen without collapsing your own. 🔍 4. Separate the Issue from the Identity Disagreeing with someone’s idea or action doesn’t mean attacking their character. Instead of: “You’re being selfish,” Try: “I felt hurt when that happened. Can we talk about what led to it?” 🧠 Psychological Insight: People are more open to feedback when they don’t feel shamed or blamed. Defensive behavior is often a trauma-informed response to perceived threat. 🧭 5. Know Your Inner Triggers Sometimes, disagreements touch old wounds. A present argument may be echoing an unresolved past pain. Ask yourself: “What am I really reacting to?” 🧠 Practice: Journal after conflicts. Reflect: • What emotion came up most strongly? • What past experiences might it relate to? 🕊️ 6. Stay Connected to the Heart, Even in Tension You can say the hard thing with love. Tone, body language, and eye contact all communicate whether you’re speaking from defense or care. Let the other person know: “This conversation matters because you matter to me.” 🧠 Relational Insight: Emotional attunement during conflict builds secure attachments—the foundation of resilient relationships. ✨ In Summary: • Disagree with curiosity, not contempt. • Validate without losing your truth. • Regulate your nervous system before engaging. • Honor the relationship more than the need to be “right.” • Repair is more important than being perfect. #ConsciousCommunication #EmotionalIntelligence #RelationshipSkills #MindfulDisagreement #PsychologicalSafety #ConflictResolution #TraumaInformed #InnerWork #AttachmentTheory #HealthyRelationships #CommunicationMatters #SelfAwareness #NonviolentCommunication #NeuroscienceOfConflict #RelationalHealing

𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 🧠 Surgeons need hands-on experience long before performing real operations. The system developed by Fundamental Surgery supports that process. It combines virtual reality with haptic feedback to simulate real procedures. The result is practice in a realistic setting. Actions feel physical. Feedback is immediate. Mistakes become learning moments. It also solves a practical problem. Cadaveric training is expensive and not always available. This approach is more accessible and cost effective. Training without risking patients or wasting medical supplies changes how preparation can scale. 🎥 via FundamentalVR 🗓️ 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐓 I share real life cases & insights on endovascular interventions. Missed one? Check my profile for previous posts.

From "𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠" to "𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗲": The Power of Open-Minded Asking And Five Steps To Conflict Resolution👇️ When disagreements flare up, our instincts often lead us to insults or attacks on not just the opposing viewpoint, but on the person as well. This never works. Vitriolic responses close more minds than they change, making enemies out of friends and rivals out of allies. Curiosity is more effective than verbal assault if you aim to genuinely convince others. The next time you lock horns with someone, try this approach to turn disagreement into open-minded dialogue: 𝟏) 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 Rather than impatiently waiting for your turn to retort, focus first on comprehending their perspective. Confirm what aspects you do agree with to build common ground. Suspend judgments as you ask clarifying questions to grasp why they came to this stance. 𝟐) 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Once you comprehend their position, drill down diplomatically: “I’m curious why you feel that way. What led you to these conclusions?” People want to feel heard before opening up, so don’t invalidate their logic. 𝟑) 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐬 People are more open to hearing you after you've listened to them—without interrupting or arguing. Now, you can explain your reasoning in a non-confrontational way. Find threads of commonality between your perspectives as you clarify why you landed differently. The goal is elucidating, not conquering, the other viewpoint. 𝟒) 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Having traded views, ask, “Where do we agree?’ Name shared values, interests, or outcomes you both see as important. This reminds you that you likely have some common ground, even in disagreements. Remember: Everyone wants the same basic things out of life. You'd be surprised how often you and your adversary agree once you get past the superficial presentation of the ideas. 𝟓) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 With mutual understanding built, you can bridge perspectives by asking, “How can we work together to get the best both worldviews?” Rather than clinging to singular stances, brainstorm creative solutions that integrate your collective wisdom. Heated debates often generate more hostility than progress. But by replacing reactive arguments with open-minded curiosity, you can transform conflict into wisdom-generating collaboration. Next time things get tense, set egos aside long enough to ask, “Why?” You might be surprised by what you can learn. #communication #community #onlinecommunities #personaldevelopment #connections #networking #socialnetworking

𝗩𝗥 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲? From training surgeons to digital patient twins - #virtualreality is making real-world impact across the healthcare industry. According to GlobalData Healthcare, immersive VR environments are becoming an increasingly valuable tool across three key areas: 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, and 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. 🥼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Medical students and professionals can now practice complex procedures without the risks of real-life settings. With realistic #3D simulations and haptic feedback, #VR enables repeated practice of high-stakes, delicate procedures, boosting skill, accuracy, and confidence. ⚙️ 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 For #medtech manufacturers, virtual modeling allows for quick adjustments in real-time, helping teams spot design issues early. It enhances collaboration between engineers, clinicians, and regulatory teams, regardless of location. 🩻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 VR has broad usages across patient care, from managing mental health conditions, to the interpretation of diagnostic images (#MRI/ #CT) to create 3D environments they can explore and inform treatment planning, and even guide surgical procedures. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙑𝙍𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙧... ▪️ Virti - Interactive #VR training simulations for HCPs to enhance skill development and improve learning outcomes. ▪️ ImmersiveTouch - #VR solutions for surgical planning and education, generating #3D replicas from patient scans for preoperative strategy. ▪️ Proprio - Combines #AI, computer vision, #AR / #VR and #robotics to enhance surgical visualization and improve patient outcomes. ▪️ MediView XR, Inc. - #AR solutions for surgical #navigation, providing 3D "X Ray Vision" to surgeons during minimally invasive procedures. ▪️ Vicarious Surgical Inc. - Combines VR with #AI-enabled robotics to perform minimally invasive operations. ▪️ Proximie - Application enabling remote #surgical collaboration via video and AR, allowing surgeons to assist colleagues globally. ▪️ Augmedics - #Xvision AR spine surgical guidance system integrating intraoperative data with #3D skeletal models. ▪️ FundamentalVR - Haptic-enabled VR #surgicalsimulations that allow trainees to practice procedures in a highly realistic virtual environment. ▪️ Inovus Medical - AR surgical training and surgical simulators to improve care, offering platforms for both basic skills and full procedure simulation. ▪️ Medivis - #AR and #AI platform to enhance surgical procedures through real-time, 3D visualizations of patient anatomy. There are so many great companies and such a broad range of uses - that I apologize in advance if I have missed some from the list. Please shout yourselves out in the comments below!

Early in my career, I witnessed the gaps in traditional healthcare education. Textbooks and lectures could only go so far in preparing students for the realities of patient care. As a hospital paramedic who floated from unit to unit, I saw how complex situations required more than just theoretical knowledge. They demanded critical thinking, hands-on expertise, empathy, and the ability to adapt in real time. Yet, many trainees entered the field without ever practicing in a realistic, risk-free setting. Enter the power of XR and AI-driven simulation training. Immersive technology bridges the gap between theory and practice, allowing students to engage in real-life medical scenarios without real-world consequences. They can refine their decision-making, build confidence, and develop critical thinking skills in a way that traditional education simply cannot match. The future of healthcare training isn’t about memorizing information. It’s about experiencing it. By integrating AI and XR into medical education, we can create better-prepared professionals, improve patient outcomes, and revolutionize how we train the next generation of healthcare workers. #MedicalTraining #XRinHealthcare #AIinEducation #ImmersiveLearning #FutureOfMedicine VRpatients

6 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 Want proof that #VR, #MR, and #AI are transforming education and training? Here’s how global organisations are creating measurable impact with extended reality: 1️⃣ 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 (𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) ✦ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Addressing nursing shortages and training working adults. ✦ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: VR training with Meta Quest for clinical and soft skills, in partnership with PCS Spark and Oxford Medical Simulation. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: 10–15% increase in national nursing exam pass rates. 4,000+ nurses trained. Marked improvements in student confidence and real-world preparedness. 2️⃣ 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘄 ✦ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Physical constraints in teaching 3D subjects and remote learning accessibility. ✦ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Mixed reality lab with Meta Quest headsets and 12 custom MR apps, developed with Edify. VR labs created in partnership with leading immersive tech companies, allowing teachers to lead 3D classes remotely. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: Thousands of students taught per semester. £3.7M UK government investment. Recognized in The Times Higher Education Awards 2021. Students reported increased confidence and deeper understanding of material, even in remote settings. 3️⃣ 𝗡𝗬𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 ✦ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Risky, limited traditional anesthetic training. ✦ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: VR simulation for oral anesthesia using Meta Quest. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: 1,200+ dental students trained. Greater student confidence. VR program licensed to other schools. 4️⃣ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 ✦ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Making science practical for online and in-person learners. ✦ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Mixed reality classes with Meta Quest, immersive views, and AI avatars. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: 100% of teachers reported improved student confidence. 85% improvement in content recall. 94% of students learned better in VR. 5️⃣ 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗧𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹) ✦ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Training efficiency and safety in healthcare settings. ✦ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: VR modules for Lean principles with Meta Quest 2. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: 100% of participants said VR deepened their understanding. Plans to expand VR training hospital-wide. 6️⃣ 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 ✦ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Scaling auto-mechanic training for formerly incarcerated people. ✦ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: VR training with Meta Quest 2 and the EMPACT Immersive Training Platform. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: Early graduates securing jobs quickly. Reduced recidivism rates. Major potential for broader socio-economic impact. #ExtendedReality #MetaForWork #EdTech #VRTraining #MixedReality #Impact