TRAINING CAPSULE I "Virtual Reality in paediatrics: How making healthcare child-friendly and effective?"

New technologies are booming and starting to benefit patients – paediatric patient can be perfect user being digital natives. Digital technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) can innovate how young patients are managed and supported in the clinical context, with benefits ranging from drug-free pain management to rehabilitation and health education. These solutions can represent a cost-effective alternative to traditional procedures, potentially increasing the efficiency of health operations and the quality of patients’ therapy experience. Virtual Worlds can also play relevant roles outside the hospital, supporting the young audience to connect with their peers, learn and entertain beyond time and space constraints.

After the presentation of the speakers, we will open a 15-minute question and answer session, in which the audience will have the opportunity to share their ideas and opinions on the subject.