“Empathy-Tech: Driving Patient-Centric Healthcare through Innovation and Education 同理心融合科技: 透過創新推動以病人為本醫療” Seminar

27 February 2024 at 10:30:00

“Empathy-Tech: Driving Patient-Centric Healthcare through Innovation and Education 同理心融合科技: 透過創新推動以病人為本醫療” seminar: Open for Registration

Seminar Details

Date : 27 February 2024 (Tuesday)

Time : 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Venue : HKU-iCube, 4005, Two Exchange Square, Central, H.K.

Language : Cantonese (Sharing Session)

Admission Fee: Free for Members and Non-Members

Speakers

Dr. Shara Lee

Associate Professor, Project Leader of ‘HERO-CARE’, Programme Coordinator of undergraduate radiation therapy programme and Programme Leader of Master of Medical Imaging programme

Dr. Helen Law

Associate Professor, Co-leader of 'HERO-CARE' and Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) Radiography programme

Mr. Jerry Ching – PhD student, PolyU & Mr. Sam Chan - Doctoral degree in Health Science student, PolyU, both share their valuable experiences in fostering a staff-student partnership throughout the HERO-CARE project

About Seminar

To share Mixed Reality-based Radiotherapy and Imaging Simulation for Clinical Education and Services

Programme Details

The Hybrid Interactive Virtual Environment (HiVE) for Clinical Education and Training represents a revolutionary leap in healthcare training by seamlessly blending the tactile experience of hands-on practice with the boundless possibilities of virtual immersion. This innovative platform not only enhances clinical skill proﬁciency but also promotes adaptability in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

HiVE’s educational value extends to clinical service and patient care, providing groundbreaking radiotherapy rehearsals tailored speciﬁcally for children with cancer. By equipping students with the most advanced training tools, it ensures that young patients are practically and emotionally prepared for their treatment, thereby minimising anxiety and maximising therapeutic success. An impressive 85.7% of children, especially those aged three to eight, successfully avoided any forms of anaesthesia throughout their entire treatment course after attending our workshop. All 35 caregivers found the workshop exceptionally helpful in preparing their child for radiotherapy in terms of knowledge, patient care, and emotional support.

HiVE represents a melting pot of innovative technology and healthcare solutions, forging a unique composite of unparalleled clinical education and compassionate, patient-centred service for our next generation.

Online Registration

Registration Due Date: 25 February 2024 (Sunday, HKT 23:59)

Click this link to register https://bit.ly/493TvDG

Scan QR code on the flyer

*Limited Quota, First-come-first served

*Priority for the members of HKUGA, MEICOM and HKU Business School, HKU iCube to participate in this seminar