 Virtual Reality
"Virtual Reality" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Using computer technology to create and maintain an environment and project a user's physical presence in that environment allowing the user to interact with it.
| Descriptor ID |
D000076142
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| MeSH Number(s) |
L01.224.160.875 L01.296.555
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| Concept/Terms |
Virtual Reality, Educational- Virtual Reality, Educational
- Educational Virtual Realities
- Educational Virtual Reality
- Reality, Educational Virtual
- Virtual Realities, Educational
- Virtual Reality, Instructional
- Instructional Virtual Realities
- Instructional Virtual Reality
- Realities, Instructional Virtual
- Reality, Instructional Virtual
- Virtual Realities, Instructional
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| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 | | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 4 | | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 | | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 10 | | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 | | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 10 | | 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Virtual Reality" by people in Profiles.
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Liss J, Conageski C, Steinauer J, Carlson C, Chesnokova A. Virtual patients, real learning: extended reality simulation for clinical menopause education. Menopause. 2026 Apr 01; 33(4):420-424.
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Zackoff M, Graciela A, Collins K, Loeb D, Meisman A, James K, Generoso J, Ortega K, Butcher B, Cifra C, Badke C, Dewan M. Understanding Clinical Decision Support Failures in Pediatric Intensive Care Units via Applied Systems Safety Engineering and Human Factors Problem Analysis: Insights From the DISCOVER Learning Lab. J Patient Saf. 2025 Oct 01; 21(7Supp):S21-S28.
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O'Hare JK, Wang J, Shala MD, Polleux F, Losonczy A. Distal tuft dendrites predict properties of new hippocampal place fields. Neuron. 2025 Jun 18; 113(12):1969-1982.e7.
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Holt DE, Carr AL, Roberts S, Milgrom SA, Kolva E, Kavanagh BD, Switzer GE, Eitel C, Nelson J, Miller B, Shiao J, Mueller AC, Karam SD, Clapp TR. The Use of Virtual Reality for 3D Diagnostic Imaging Review Enhances Understanding and Education of Patients with Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2025 Aug 01; 122(5):1102-1112.
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Zablah JE, Soszyn N, Burkett DA. How to Use Virtual Reality from Echocardiographic-Acquired Images. Curr Cardiol Rep. 2025 Feb 07; 27(1):47.
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Calame D, Lester E, Chiu P, Seeberger L. Using a mixed-reality headset to elicit and track clinically relevant movement in the clinic. J Neurosci Methods. 2025 Mar; 415:110349.
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New ML, Huie TJ, Claar D, Amass T, Peterson RA, McGrath M, Jacobson N, Neumeier A, Nelson D. Virtual Reality Anatomy Trainer Turns Teaching Endobronchial Ultrasound Inside-Out. Chest. 2025 May; 167(5):1440-1450.
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Srivatsan S, Lee DK, Tran AQ, Akella SS, Aakalu V, Setabutr P. Trainee experience in virtual reality simulation in orbital surgery. Orbit. 2025 Jun; 44(3):274-280.
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Denzer S, Diezig S, Achermann P, Mast FW, Koenig T. Electrophysiological (EEG) microstates during dream-like bizarre experiences in a naturalistic scenario using immersive virtual reality. Eur J Neurosci. 2024 Oct; 60(8):5815-5830.
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Rolbiecki AJ, Froeliger B, Smith J, Ying J, Canfield S, Posley K, Polniak M, Dotson D. Virtual reality and neurofeedback as a supportive approach to managing cancer symptoms for patients receiving treatment: A brief report of a feasibility trial. Palliat Support Care. 2024 Aug; 22(4):811-817.
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