Physics·Biology·Technique
Application of virtual reality technology in teaching course of radiotherapy technology
Xiaobo Li, Fangfen Dong, Wenfang Song, Lifang Chen, Dongdong Zhang, Jianmin Yao, Benhua Xu
Published 2018-12-15
Cite as Chin J Radiat Oncol, 2018, 27(12): 1093-1096. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1004-4221.2018.12.014
Abstract
ObjectiveTo discuss the necessity and feasibility of application of virtual reality (VR) technology in the teaching course of radiotherapy technology based on the contradictions between the theory and practice of current teaching mode.
MethodsAfter in-depth analysis of the characteristics of the existing disciplinary teaching mode, VR technology was introduced to design software, glasses, operating handles and establish a special interactive platform. The teaching courses could be delivered via mobile phone side AR, helmet and AR, touch screen and PC virtual simulation with VR virtual simulation, etc. Six processes of radiotherapy were tested through online courses and offline groups to analyze the feasibility of this technology applied in the training of radiotherapy professionals.
ResultsAfter the design of software and hardware and the analysis of test results, the online teaching could be utilized to write interactive programs, build virtual experience scenes, create course resource database and construct practical training courses and teaching system. The offline practice test could be applied to the simulation learning of feedback of the whole process, which possessed feasibility and development value. It could be applied to the theory and practice teaching of radiation therapy technology, making the teaching more convenient, vivid and intuitive.
ConclusionsVR technique combined with radiotherapy technology training can be delivered through online and offline teaching courses of theory and practice by using the plane and virtual simulation technology, which is convenient, quick and highly efficient and deserves widespread application.
Key words:
Virtual reality; Radiotherapy technology; Teaching reform; Interactive platform; Virtual experience scene
Contributor Information
Xiaobo Li
Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
Colloge of Medical Technology and Engineering, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
Fangfen Dong
Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
Wenfang Song
Colloge of Medical Technology and Engineering, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
Lifang Chen
Department of Radiology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
Dongdong Zhang
Colloge of Medical Technology and Engineering, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
Jianmin Yao
Colloge of Physics and Information Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350001, China
Benhua Xu
Department of Radiation Oncology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China
Colloge of Medical Technology and Engineering, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
