Development of an Immersive Virtual Reality System to Practice the Lumbar Puncture Manoeuvre

Abstract

Training in medical practices requires materials, patients and a context that allows students to become familiar with the environment and tools. However, this is not always easy to achieve. Immersive virtual reality can be a suitable tool for moving from theoretical studies to practice in a real context. This paper describes the process of analysis, design and development of a virtual environment in which lumbar puncture can be performed. It is a project in development that combines medical research with the latest advances in extended reality to improve the training possibilities of medical students.