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| 38 | + <h1>Immersive Echocardiography Training in Virtual Reality</h1> |
| 39 | + <h2><i>University of West London – School of Computing and Engineering</i></h2> |
| 40 | + <h3>In Collaboration with the <a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/nhli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">National Heart and Lung Institute</a> and <a href="https://www.uwl.ac.uk/staff/stephen-uzor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Stephen Uzor</a></h3> |
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| 52 | + <h1><b>Supervisory Team</b></h1> |
| 53 | + <h6><a href="https://www.uwl.ac.uk/staff/massoud-zolgharni" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Professor Massoud Zolgharni</a></h6> |
| 54 | + <h6><a href="https://www.uwl.ac.uk/staff/stephen-uzor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Stephen Uzor</a></h6> |
| 55 | + <h6><a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/d.francis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Professor Darrel Francis</a></h6> |
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| 66 | + <h1>Background:</h1> |
| 67 | + <h3>Medical ultrasound education, particularly in echocardiography, is traditionally hands-on and instructor-intensive. However, limited access to real-time scanning experience and expert feedback constrains student learning and standardization of training.</h3> |
| 68 | + <h3>Virtual Reality (VR) offers a powerful medium to simulate realistic echocardiographic scenarios, enhancing spatial awareness, probe handling skills, and interpretation in a controlled, repeatable environment.</h3> |
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| 70 | + <h1>Research Questions:</h1> |
| 71 | + <h3>- How can immersive VR technologies be used to simulate realistic echocardiographic scanning environments?</h3> |
| 72 | + <h3>- What levels of realism and interactivity are necessary to foster clinical competence?</h3> |
| 73 | + <h3>- How can adaptive feedback and AI-driven assessment enhance learning outcomes?</h3> |
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| 75 | + <h1>Aim and Objectives:</h1> |
| 76 | + <h3>This PhD project aims to design, develop, and evaluate a VR-based training platform for echocardiography education. The specific objectives are to:</h3> |
| 77 | + <h3>- Develop a fully interactive VR training environment using real echocardiographic data.</h3> |
| 78 | + <h3>- Incorporate simulated probe manipulation and anatomical navigation.</h3> |
| 79 | + <h3>- Integrate real-time assessment and feedback mechanisms for learners.</h3> |
| 80 | + <h3>- Evaluate the effectiveness of the platform in educational settings, including postgraduate training courses.</h3> |
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| 82 | + <h1>Methodology:</h1> |
| 83 | + <h3>- Co-design the platform with input from clinical educators and sonographers.</h3> |
| 84 | + <h3>- Use Unity3D and haptic feedback integration for realism.</h3> |
| 85 | + <h3>- Capture and map ultrasound probe trajectories to VR scenes.</h3> |
| 86 | + <h3>- Conduct usability studies and learning outcome evaluations with students enrolled in programmes such as <a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/medical-ultrasound-echocardiography/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MSc in Medical Ultrasound (Echocardiography)</a>.</h3> |
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| 88 | + <h1>Clinical Partners:</h1> |
| 89 | + <h3>This project is supported by cardiology and echocardiography teams at Imperial College London and affiliated NHS hospitals, offering access to training resources and expert feedback.</h3> |
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| 92 | + <h3>For more information about the project, please contact <a href="https://www.uwl.ac.uk/staff/massoud-zolgharni" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Professor Massoud Zolgharni</a></h3> |
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