Introduction Virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) offer an immersive learning
experience that could replicate real-life training. Our review identifies and critically analyses …

Influential theories in psychology, neuroscience, and economics assume that the exertion of
mental effort should feel aversive. Yet, this assumption is usually untested, and it is …

Objective Immersive virtual reality (IVR) can be utilized to provide low cost and easily
accessible simulation on all aspects of surgical education. In addition to technical skills …

Virtual surgical training systems are crucial for enabling mental preparation, supporting
decision-making, and improving surgical skills. Many virtual surgical training environments …

Influential theories in psychology, neuroscience, and economics assume that the exertion of
mental effort should feel aversive. Yet, this assumption is usually untested, and it is …

To the Editor, Amidst the pandemic of COVID-19, the surgical education of residents in
training has undergone significant changes due to the introduction of social distancing …

Virtual simulation has been used for decades to improve the practice of technical skills by
physicians. However, an important aspect of medical education is learning and practicing …

Ensuring surgeons are well-trained in various skills is of paramount importance to patient
safety. Surgical simulators were introduced to laparoscopy training during the last 2 decades …

This study investigated the influence of using optical see-through head-mounted displays
(OST-HMDs) as a replacement for conventional monitors for an extended duration, as …

Background The aim of this work is to present the face, content, and construct validation of
the virtual immersive operating room simulator (VIORS) for procedural training of surgeons' …