shaderware recommend this title as an accompaniment to virtual radiographyTM
shaderware recommend this title as an accompaniment to virtual radiographyTM
This software is used to support radiography education. virtual radiographyTM is a fully featured simulation of radiographic positioning practice. Modules are available to cover virtually all patient positions. There have been many virtual radiography evaluation sites across the world, and it is currently installed and being used in universities in America, Sweden and the UK.
"[this software] allows students to work in an environment that safely simulates the conditions of an X-Ray unit"
Society of Radiographers, 2006
21th November 2012
Does time spent with a computer simulator actually transfer to better performance in a real world task? We would like to think so, and several authors have provided positive evidence. Indeed, the Chief Medical Officer of the UK, Sir Liam Donadson is so convinced he is calling for simulation to urgently adopted as a mainstream teaching tool in healthcare education.
There is anecdotal evidence to suggest students are gaining real world advantages from time spent using virtual radiographyTM. To investigate this scientifically, Teesside University have conducted a Controlled Trial. Read the white paper.
21th November 2012
The study set out to collect and explore student feedback from their time using either a screen based computer simulated diagnostic radiography environment (ProjectionVRTM) or participating in physical simulation group-work in a real x-ray room. The aim was to identify their perspective with the hope of validating and improving both experiences.
Read the white paper.
During 2012 we will be delivering a series of free-to-attend webinars for both existing customers looking to up-grade to the latest release or prospective customers interested in evaluating Virtual RadiographyTM
These web based sessions provide a perfect opportunity to find out more about the Virtual RadiographyTM suite of simulators. They are intended to allow discussion of the potential for your individual training programme. The session provides a general overview of all three components of Virtual RadiographyTM and their recent developments. Sessions are interactive; there is ample opportunity to ask questions. The session lasts up to one hour.
View the webinar programme.
1st February 2012
ProjectionVR v4.2, the eighth significant release of our flagship product, became available free to qualifying customers from midnight GMT on the 31st January, 2012. This update introduced virtual extremity radiography for the first time. New to the simulation is the ability to model both CR and DR systems. Other significant enhancements include calculation of entrance surface dose and an 'exposure index'.
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September 2010
ProjectionVR v4 was released at the Association of Educators in Radiologic Science (AEIRS) annual conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The launch was reported in the September issue of RAD Magazine, you can access the full article from our publicity page
3rd July 2010
Shaderware Limited are delighted to announce the launch of their new radiography simulator, ProjectionVRTM v4.0. The launch will take place on 8th July 2010, at the Association of Educators in Radiologic Science (AEIRS) annual conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
ProjectionVRTM is already established as a key learning resource in over 50 colleges in five countries. The UK based Society of Radiographers are convinced that it allows students to work in an environment that safely simulates the conditions of an X-Ray unit.
Students benefit by increasing the 'time on task' possible in radiography education. Students often would prefer more time in live x-ray rooms during their training, this is difficult to achieve due to limited resource and supervising staff availability. With ProjectionVRTM students have their own x-ray room within a laptop or lab based computer. They can therefore practice at their own convenience and during supervised sessions.
The new upgrades to be released at AEIRS are the most significant advances in functionality since 2006. Sidemarkers can now be applied, to all receptors. All images are saved as DICOM objects to enable full integration with a PACS system or simple DICOM viewers. An extensive examination and projection database has been developed based on SNOMED CT standard codes; there are over 300 unique projections present. The x-ray machine operators control panel or console is faithfully modelled with exposure factor manipulation and audible simulation of exposure and grids are now selectable out of bucky.
Live demonstrations of ProjectionVRTM v4.0 will be available at AEIRS on stand 12, July 8-10th, 2010. After the conference, Shaderware will be consulting with existing customers to offer upgrades at a very advantageous rate.
5th November 2009
Does time spent with a computer simulator actually transfer to better performance in a real world task? We would like to think so, and several authors have provided positive evidence. Indeed, the Chief Medical Officer of the UK, Sir Liam Donadson is so convinced he is calling for simulation to urgently adopted as a mainstream teaching tool in healthcare education.
There is anecdotal evidence to suggest students are gaining real world advantages from time spent using virtual radiographyTM. To investigate this scientifically, the University of Teesside have launched a Controlled Trial, you can look at the protocol at http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN81149048/radiography . It is due to report findings late in 2010.
10th October 2009
LectureVR v2.2.1 has been released to address issues with ATI Radeon HD2400 based graphics. Get the update if you use this hardware.
1st October 2009
Shaderware has shipped the 500th licence of it's remarkably successful virtual radiographyTM simulator. This brings the total number of universities worldwide adopting the virtual radiographyTM simulator to 38. Check out the current map of customers in the USA..
27th June 2009
John Little and Hayley Powell came first and second respectively in the Higher Education Aacdemy (HEA) 2009 national essay competition.
The essays title was "What is your experience of using technology as part of your learning process? Please explain both the benefits and any pitfalls you have encountered". The competition was open to all students studying heath related courses in UK universities. The students wrote about their experiences using virtual radiographyTM as an example of good, innovative use of technology they are experiencing in their course. For two students from the same university, let alone the same department, to be placed in this long running competition is unprecedented and quite a coup for the medical imaging department of Teesside University where both are enrolled in the first year.
Pictured: Mrs Susan Nixon (Principal Lecturer/Subject Group Leader, Medical Imaging) Miss Hayley Powell, Dr Margaret Sills (Academic Director of the Higher Education Academy Health Sciences and Practice Subject Centre), Mr Philip Cosson (Senior Lecturer, Medical Imaging, Virtual radiography project leader), Mr John Little
25th May 2009
In a change from our normal routine, we are releasing a beta version of our next upgrade to ProjectionVR. The new version will represent a radical improvement to controlling input. We have replaced keystrokes with mouse clicks, in a much more intuitive user interface. We have introduced context sensitive help, displayed onscreen to guide the student while learning. Of course, we have also taken the opportunity to tidy up other features in response to user feedback and testing. Send your feedback to feedback@shaderware.com; you can download the package from our download page. We will be running the beta alongside all our other virtual radiographyTM simulations on stand 216 at UKRC, Manchester, 8-10th June 2009.
12th February 2009
Today marks a very important day in the development of virtual radiographyTM products. We have been working for several years on delivering a validated skin surface model for our visible human data and version 3.2 implements models we are sure will reach this standard. The ability to conduct lateral projections is delivered for both the table and erect bucky modules. These now join the skull module becoming the most accurate diagnostic radiography positioning simulations in the world. The supine and erect module updates are provided as a free download to all existing supine and erect module customers respectively.
12th February 2009
Today Shaderware has announced LectureVR 2.1 This is a functionality update which allows simulation of cassette angulation against the central ray and the resultant distortion. Together with the recent addition of a variety of body models, this becomes a very powerful learning tool for radiographic positioning and anatomy.
22nd December 2008
We have revamped the lecturer demonstrator tool. It has an enhanced interface and added body coverage (Knee, Pelvis, L. Spine, Thorax, Shoulder, C. Spine) to compliment the original Skull data. It will be down-loadable from the site as a stand alone installer. All license holders of the lecturer demonstrator module will be given the opportunity to upgrade FREE OF CHARGE - just contact info@shaderware.com.
22nd September 2008
Work has started on our new body model. This will be incorporated into virtual radiographyTM 3.1 as a no cost upgrade for all current customers and should be ready to roll out early 2009.
17th October 2008
Shaderware pick up two prizes at the regional blueprint finals. We were runners up in both the Science & Technology and the Creativity and Design Categories.
22nd September 2008
Philip Cosson was awarded the 2007 Learning Technologist of the Year by The Association for Learning Technology. The Award was to celebrate and reward excellent practice and outstanding achievement in the learning technology field for his work on Virtual RadiograpyTM and his use of this technology in the classroom. Read more...
17th November 2007
A presentation of our prototype cardiac angiography simulation was well received by the Cardiac Radiographers Advisory Group (CRAG) study day on 17th November 2007 at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. The delegates were the first to see the new software and were enthusiastic about the quality of the fluoroscopic image, simulation of 'flare', collimation, and the realistic controls of the C-Arm. Ideas for future enhancements were shared and further work will be ongoing.
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22nd June 2007
Philip Cosson attends UKRC with a scientific poster entitled Geometric validation of a virtual radiography simulator.
22nd January 2007
About 30 Radiographers from the Eastern Regional Society of Radiographers were given a sneak preview of virtual radiography 3.1 by Philip Cosson as part of their winter study day. The meeting at Peterborough General Hospital, attracted a lot of positive comment about some of the new enhancements planned. The most striking new feature is the ability for the students to forget the cassette!