Clinical projects and DAMA pathways
Integrating preparation into care
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In pathways dedicated to disability and complex needs, including DAMA services, preparation for a procedure should be integrated with the organisation of access, communication and multidisciplinary work. VR is a tool to be assessed within this pathway.
An OASI VR project can start with a specific care challenge: repeatedly interrupted appointments, distress during preparation or a need for more accessible communication support. The team defines the problem and assesses whether an immersive experience could play a role.
Building the pathway with professionals
Design involves the professionals relevant to the service: medical and nursing staff, neuropsychiatry and psychology professionals, educators and other practitioners involved in care. Families and users help make the proposed activities understandable and acceptable.
Before use, intended users, goals, familiarisation methods, assistance required and criteria for stopping are defined. Preparation should correspond to the actual procedure and take account of the department's operational conditions.
Assessing the experience beyond completion alone
Completion of the procedure is an important outcome, but it does not encompass the whole quality of care. Discomfort, the ability to communicate, methods of support and the family's experience must be considered. A treatment completed with high levels of distress requires a different interpretation from a well-tolerated pathway.
Assessment can also include organisational sustainability, time devoted to preparation and the need for adaptations. Any comparisons with usual practice require defined criteria to avoid interpretations based solely on impressions.
Contributing to development
OASI VR welcomes discussions with healthcare facilities and centres interested in developing preparation pathways for healthcare. Documented experiences and specific publications will be presented with a description of their methods and limitations, when available and authorised.
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