Regional Healthcare Learning Through Virtual Reality-Based Simulated August Dance Experience
Department of Community-Based Medicine/Education Center for Doctors in Remote Islands and Rural Areas/Center for Collaborative Education of Medical Personnel
OWAKI Tetsuhiro, AMITANI Marie, IBUSUKI Rie, MIZUMA Kimiko, SAKIYAMA Hayato
- amami
Background and objectives of activities
While learning about community healthcare requires stepping outside medical institutions to participate in local cultural events and social activities, such learning opportunities are limited. Therefore, we created a Virtual Reality teaching material that allows users to experience the traditional “August Dance” festival in Kasari Town, Amami City, aiming to deepen understanding of community healthcare.
Summary of Activities
As part of community-based medical education, we conduct community-residency training as a component of clinical practice participation. In addition to the two-week residency, we provided an opportunity to learn about local culture and society using VR materials, albeit as a simulated experience. Groups of approximately 5 to 10 students viewed the VR materials, followed by discussions on themes such as “Local Cultural Events” and “The Significance of Participating in Cultural Events.”
Expected Benefits
As part of learning about community healthcare, participating in local cultural and social activities promotes understanding of the social aspects of health and provides an opportunity to rethink the role of healthcare in society.