250% Improvement in Safety Procedure Accuracy
Students who underwent training using a VR-based module demonstrated a 250% improvement in their ability to accurately complete safety procedures compared to peers trained with standard SAGES FUSE didactic materials. A week after training, participants were tested on their knowledge and procedural execution. Results showed that 70% of the VR-trained group could correctly perform the sequence of steps, while only 20% of the control group achieved the same. This significant improvement highlights VR’s potential to bridge knowledge gaps in critical safety training and ensure better preparedness for real-world clinical scenarios.
29% Faster Performance and 6x Fewer Errors in Surgical Training
A study at Yale University’s Department of Surgery compared surgical residents trained using VR simulation with those receiving traditional training. The results were compelling: VR-trained residents performed laparoscopic procedures 29% faster and committed six times fewer errors than their traditionally trained counterparts. The immersive, hands-on nature of VR allowed trainees to build procedural confidence and muscle memory before ever stepping into an operating room, accelerating their learning curve while reducing patient risk during early live procedures.
83% Cost Reduction and 50% Faster Training
In a comparative analysis of VR-based vs. traditional training for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), the Icahn School of Medicine found that VR training achieved an 83% reduction in costs and was completed 50% faster than conventional, instructor-led simulations. Beyond the logistical and financial savings, VR enabled more flexible, self-directed learning opportunities, empowering healthcare professionals to practice critical, life-saving protocols in a safe, repeatable environment—without the need for costly mannequins or scheduled lab space.
400% Increase in Long-Term Retention
A longitudinal study conducted by Miami Children’s Health System revealed that students trained via VR retained nearly 80% of the material after one year, compared to just 20% retention after one week using traditional educational methods—a 400% increase in long-term retention. The highly immersive nature of VR engaged multiple senses, leading to deeper cognitive processing and stronger memory encoding. This finding underscores VR’s ability to promote lasting knowledge retention in healthcare education, especially for procedures where infrequent practice opportunities could otherwise result in skill decay.
50% Reduction in Critical Surgical Errors
Research published by JAMA Network in collaboration with Precision OS showed that orthopedic surgery residents who trained using VR committed 50% fewer critical surgical errors compared to those trained with standard methods. Moreover, the VR-trained cohort reduced their procedural learning curve by the equivalent of 50 live cases, enabling them to achieve proficiency faster and more safely. By simulating rare and complex orthopedic procedures in a risk-free virtual environment, VR helped improve both confidence and competence before residents transitioned to real-life operating rooms.