Podcast Episode
88: VR in Palliative Care – Dallas Pounds and Leon Ancliffe
88: VR in Palliative Care – Dallas Pounds and Leon Ancliffe
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Show Notes
Since 2016 Royal Trinity Hospice has been exploring the use of Virtual Reality in palliative care in partnership with Flix VR. Leon Ancliffe from Flix VR and ex-CEO of Royal Trinity Hospice, Dallas Pounds, describe how they’ve used VR for a range of purposes from bucket list experiences for people nearing the end of life to giving staff exposure to challenging interpersonal situations as part of supported learning experiences. They share their experiences and tips for both learning professionals and business leaders to make the most of this rapidly maturing technology.
Resources
Dallas Pounds LinkedIn profile
Leon Ancliffe LinkedIn profile
Royal Trinity Hospice website
Flix VR Website
Video of Sarah’s experience swimming with dolphins that got Leon started with VR
Prison service VR training (behind the scenes) from FlixVR:
Learning Uncut Episode 85 VR and AR Case Studies for L&D – Jeremy Dalton
The Potential of Personalized Virtual Reality in Palliative Care: A Feasibility Trial (as mentioned in episode by Dallas Pounds)
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An award-winning speaker, Michelle brings decades of learning and development experience as she interviews business leaders and learning professionals to uncover interesting stories, authentic conversations, and new insights.
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