UKB: Digital innovation in nursing education

• Difficulty delivering consistent, hands-on training to large numbers of students, especially internationally
• Need for a risk-free learning environment where trainees could practice without compromising patient safety
• International training and collaboration limited by physical presence requirements
• Lack of standardized, repeatable training scenarios reduced consistency
• Traditional skill labs were resource-intensive and difficult to scale

• Innovation workshop at the T-Systems Innovation Center Munich
• An immersive VR-based training solution, designed and implemented by T-Systems Health, the T-Systems Innovation Center, and partner OneBonsai
• Realistic simulations of normal and postnatal wards, complete with interactive, AI-powered patient avatars
• Medical scenarios: wound care, vital signs, infusion therapy, neonatal guidance
• Haptic feedback technology
• Trainees and trainers can join sessions from anywhere in the world
• Trainer tablet interface enables trainers to guide, monitor, and interact in real time
   

• Train international nurses, including those from Germany, eliminating geographical limitations
• Practice high-stakes procedures without fear of harming actual patients
• Scenarios can be repeated endlessly at no additional cost, enhancing retention and confidence
• Trainers and students work together in real-time, regardless of location
• Nurses enter the workforce with practical experience and increased confidence

The University Hospital Bonn (UKB) is a premier academic medical center located in Bonn, Germany. Established in 1818 alongside the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, it has evolved into a leading institution for patient care, medical research, and education.