VR eases the scalpel: students face cadavers with less fear
NCT ID NCT07521033
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 360-degree virtual reality (VR) app to help first-year medical students prepare for their first cadaver dissection. 43 students used the VR app or traditional methods, and researchers measured their anxiety levels. The goal was to see if VR could make the experience less stressful and more comfortable.
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Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar
Doha, Qatar
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