VR-TALkS: Virtual Reality communication Tool for Application and evALuation with Key stakeholders and students

<< Objectives >>The main goal of the project is to incorporate a newly developed VR application for training difficult communication in medicine into teaching modules at 7 medical faculties of European universities. The VR application will serve as a useful tool for training difficult communication and will extend the existing practical training of communication skills, not only at the partner universities but through effective dissemination also at other medical faculties across Europe. << Implementation >>Incorporating the VR application into teaching modules will include creating scenarios for software development, pilot testing of the VR during classes, evaluating participants´ feedback using qualitative and quantitative methods, and sharing results through the publication of journal articles. The VR application will function as an innovative teaching method that will enhance students' ability to practice difficult communication with the patient before entering the clinical practice.<< Results >>The project has the ambition to positively influence the teaching methods of difficult communication at medical faculties in Europe. We expect the innovative form of teaching using VR application to be included not only at the partner universities, but also at other medical faculties, in hospitals or educational non-profit organizations across Europe. The knowledge gained during the project will be publicly available and will be shared through peer-reviewed publications.