Research

Assessing Virtual Reality as a way to Prepare Kids for MRIs

We investigated whether experiencing an MRI in virtual reality (VR) beforehand could help prepare children and their families for medical imaging, reducing their anxiety about the upcoming procedure.

Virtual Reality

Completed

Immersive Distraction During Cast Removals

We explored if using virtual reality games could help reduce children's anxiety levels while going through cast removal.

Virtual Reality

Completed

Reframing Parenting Practices Associated With Children's Outdoor Risky Play: A Randomized Controlled Trial

We explored the impact of Outside Play, a web-based learning tool, on mother’s risk assessments for their child’s outdoor play.

Digital Learning

Completed

Comparing the Costs and Benefits of Virtual Reality and the Certified Child Life Program for MRI Preparation

We explored the impacts and feasibility of using our VR-MRI program to prepare kids for MRIs.

Virtual Reality

Completed

Evaluating Early Childhood Educators’ Attitudes Toward Outdoor Play: Randomized Controlled Trial

We explored the impact of Outside Play, a website that helps reframe risk assessments for outdoor play, on early child educators’ risk tolerance for kids engaging in play outdoors.

Digital Learning

Completed

Exploring the Impact of 3D Printing on Pre-Surgical Planning for Thoracoabdominal Tumor Removal

We evaluated the impact of 3D modelling and printing on surgeries for removing tumors in the chest and abdomen area, focusing on physician confidence, patient education and consent, and care team communication.

3D Printing

Completed

Exploring a Multimodal E-Learning Course for Teaching Medical Students Anatomy

We explored the impact of an e-learning course that uses virtual 3D-models to teach medical students about congenital heart disease (CHD), a birth defect impacting 1% of live births.

Digital Learning

Completed

Assessing the Utility of Active & Safe Platform

We evaluated the usefulness of Active & Safe Central – a website we created for kids, teens, and adults that play or coach sports or recreational activities. It provides resources on common injuries, risk factors, and how to prevent injuries within their activity of choice.

Data & Analytics

Active

Investigating how 3D Technologies Programs Can Support Kids Healthcare

We are evaluating the impacts of using anatomically accurate 3D models in different clinical contexts across BC Children’s Hospital.

3D Printing

Research

Assessing Virtual Reality as a way to Prepare Kids for MRIs

Immersive Distraction During Cast Removals

Reframing Parenting Practices Associated With Children's Outdoor Risky Play: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparing the Costs and Benefits of Virtual Reality and the Certified Child Life Program for MRI Preparation

Evaluating Early Childhood Educators’ Attitudes Toward Outdoor Play: Randomized Controlled Trial

Exploring the Impact of 3D Printing on Pre-Surgical Planning for Thoracoabdominal Tumor Removal

Exploring a Multimodal E-Learning Course for Teaching Medical Students Anatomy

Assessing the Utility of Active & Safe Platform

Investigating how 3D Technologies Programs Can Support Kids Healthcare

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