Welcome to VR for Care Talks, a podcast series that explores the barriers, facilitators, and contexts of use of virtual reality, otherwise known as VR, in children's healthcare.
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
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Virtual Reality from Idea to Implementation – Ms. Jéssica Ding
Join our host, Ms. Jéssica Ding, for a review of the key insights shared by our interviewees throughout this podcast series.
See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks (https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks)
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
10 Aug 2026
Integrating Virtual Reality into Routine Practice – Ms. Rosa Alicia Paradelo and Ms. Shama Toutouyoutte
Join us for a chat with clinical nurse specialist, Ms. Rosa Alicia Paradelo, and nurse clinician, Ms. Shama Toutouyoutte, where we explore the strategies to promote VR use in healthcare and the importance of VR treatment protocols.
See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks (https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks)
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
3 Aug 2026
Embracing Virtual Reality in Your Nursing Practice – Mr. Kevin Bouchard and Mr. Kevin Greenspon
Join us for a chat with nurse clinicians, Mr. Kevin Bouchard and Mr. Kevin Greenspon, where we discuss strategies to create a seamless, immersive experience for children in the hospital setting.
See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks (https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks)
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
27 Jul 2026
Creating the Virtual Reality Experience – Mr. Brandon Benchimol-Elkaim and Dr. Jean-Simon Fortin
Join us for a chat with PhD candidate in counseling psychology, Mr. Brandon Benchimol-Elkaim, and co-founder and CEO of PaperPlane Therapeutics, Dr. Jean-Simon Fortin. We explore their experiences developing VR experiences while ensuring they are safe and engaging for children.
See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks (https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks)
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
20 Jul 2026
Trouble Shooting the Implementation of Virtual Reality in a Children’s Hospital – Ms. Sofia Addab and Ms. Tina Athanasoulias
Join us for a chat with clinical research coordinator in nursing research and clinical nurse advisor, Ms. Sofia Addab and Ms. Tina Athanasoulias, where we discuss the process of going through research and arranging the implementation of VR. We explore their experiences from A to Z to get VR implemented in a children’s health institution.
See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks (https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks)
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
13 Jul 2026
Executive Decision-Making in Implementing Virtual Reality in a Children’s Hospital – Ms. Kelly Thorstad and Dr. Reggie Hamdy
Join us for a chat with, Ms. Kelly Thorstad and Dr. Reggie Hamdy, where they share the steps to safely implement VR into a children’s health institution. They discuss some points like the training of clinicians, collaboration and even surprising costs, including those to be saved.
See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks (https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks)
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
6 Jul 2026
Use of Virtual Reality in Children’s Health Care Settings- Ms. Angie Gugliotti
Join us for a chat with, child life specialist, Ms. Angie Gugliotti, where we explore the learning curve associated with using VR in practice. We discuss her experiences with patients, some notable tech issues and insights for a smooth day of VR use.
See the link for the visual presentation and more VR resources: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks (https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks)
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
28 Jun 2026
Evidence for Virtual Reality Use in Healthcare - Dr. Stéphane Bouchard
Join us for a chat with Dr. Stéphane Bouchard- the scientist holding the Canada Research Chair in Clinical Cyber Psychology. We explore the evidence behind VR and why it is being used in healthcare.
See the link for the visual presentation: https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks (https://www.mcgill.ca/virtualrealityforchildcare/resources-0/vr-care-talks)
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
28 Jun 2026
Welcome to VR for Care Talks
Welcome to VR for Care Talks, a podcast series that explores the barriers, facilitators, and contexts of use of virtual reality, otherwise known as VR, in children's healthcare.
Host: Jéssica Ding RN, MSc(A)
PI: Dr. Argerie Tsimicalis RN, PhD
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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