VR Framework OpenOR Shows Promise for Neurosurgical Education

Pilot study: OpenOR, a multi-user VR platform for neurosurgical training, demonstrated high user satisfaction and improved engagement in anatomy and surgical workflow understanding among 30 medical students.

• Single-center usability test in 30 medical students using structured questionnaires.
• Multi-user mode and hand-tracking fostered collaboration; integration of virtual PACS, 3D MRI-based models, and surgical videos provided a realistic learning experience.
• Limitations include small sample size and absence of objective knowledge assessment or comparator group.

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