HOSPITALS
“ I transitioned into technology as I was attracted by the power it has to make a difference in the world ”
JESSICA LINDL VP OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL IMPACT , UNITY
Finally , XR Peds works within the department of Pediatrics at the Yale School of Medicine using extended reality and game technology in applications , interventions and research with the goal of improving lives and reducing disparities among youth and their families .
“ They build applications for youth to aid them in experiencing health disparities associated with race / ethnicity , age , gender , sexual identity , socioeconomic status and disability ,” notes Lindl .
The possibilities of digital twin technology in the healthcare sector A digital twin is a dynamic virtual copy of a physical asset , process , system or environment that looks like and behaves identically to its real-world counterpart . Lindl sees potential for digital twin technology to help alleviate skill shortages in the healthcare industry .
“ Digital twin technology can support healthcare in a range of ways , like creating realistic training environments for healthcare professionals . For example , enabling medical students and practitioners to trial complex procedures , surgical techniques , and emergency scenarios in virtual environments ,” she explains . “ This allows for repetitive and immersive training without the need for physical resources or live patients .”
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