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Virtual reality training for radiotherapy becomes a reality (2008)
Journal Article
Phillips, R., Ward, J. W., Page, L., Grau, C., Bojen, A., Hall, J., …Beavis, A. W. (2008). Virtual reality training for radiotherapy becomes a reality. Studies in health technology and informatics, 132, 366-371

A report in 2007 to the UK Government identified a crisis in England for training staff and students for the radiotherapy treatment of cancer. The Hull authors have developed an immersive life size virtual environment of a radiotherapy treatment room... Read More about Virtual reality training for radiotherapy becomes a reality.

Haptic feedback can provide an objective assessment of arthroscopic skills (2008)
Journal Article
Chami, G., Ward, J. W., Phillips, R., & Sherman, K. P. (2008). Haptic feedback can provide an objective assessment of arthroscopic skills. Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 466(4), 963-968. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-008-0115-9

The outcome of arthroscopic procedures is related to the surgeon's skills in arthroscopy. Currently, evaluation of such skills relies on direct observation by a surgeon trainer. This type of assessment, by its nature, is subjective and time-consuming... Read More about Haptic feedback can provide an objective assessment of arthroscopic skills.