Virtual Reality vs Inperson Simulation: A Non-inferiority Study

Virtual Reality vs Inperson Simulation: A Non-inferiority Study

The purpose of this study is to determine if Virtual Reality (VR) can elicit emotional responses that are captured via physiological biometrics such as heart rate variability and skin conductance levels. As a non-inferiority study the investigators anticipate the technologies will elicit an emotional not inferior to those responses of an in-person simulations of workplace scenarios (i.e medical error and workplace harassment).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Greater than 18 years of age
• Personnel working or volunteering at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) or Stanford Health Care (SHC) facilities

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not consent
• Are currently taking beta blockers or other chronotropic heart medication(s)
• Have a history of severe motion sickness
• Currently have nausea
• Currently experiencing seizures
• Are clinically unstable