Elevating Industry Practices and Community Insights in Medical XR through Shared Expertise

San Francisco (USA), August 30th, 2024 – MedXRSI is thrilled to announce a significant partnership with the Journal of Medical Extended Reality (JMedXR), a leading publication, by Mary Ann Leibert Inc., at the forefront of Medical XR research and innovations. MedXRSI, also a host of the Medical XR Advisory Council, is a critical program of the world’s leading standard-developing organization in emerging and immersive technologies, X Reality Safety Intelligence (XRSI). This collaboration marks a milestone in advancing the safety, security, privacy, ethics, and overall efficacy of immersive technologies within the healthcare sector.

As part of this collaboration, MedXRSI will work closely with the highly regarded Editor-in-Chief and Guidelines Editor of JMedXR to publish groundbreaking medical healthcare research and safety guidelines specific to the Medical XR domain. This joint effort aims to set a new standard for safety in the Medical XR ecosystem, ensuring that practitioners, researchers, and developers alike can operate with robust guardrails that prioritize patient safety and ethical practices.

Development of Comprehensive Safety Guidelines

MedXRSI is committed to developing safety guidelines for the immersive healthcare industry. Through this collaboration, it will create a comprehensive series of safety guidelines for the Medical XR ecosystem. These guidelines will provide the medical community with essential resources to navigate the complex landscape of immersive technologies safely and effectively.

Joint Research Initiatives and Policy Advocacy

The collaboration goes beyond just publishing safety guidelines; it also provides opportunities to pursue joint research projects that focus on the safety and ethics of immersive technologies. MedXRSI and JMedXR are committed to advancing the Medical XR ecosystem through thorough research and creative solutions that tackle the distinctive challenges of this rapidly evolving field.

Moreover, XRSI and the journal’s owners will collaborate on data governance, safety advocacy, policy, and awareness efforts to shape the future of Medical XR. In addition to developing and publishing joint position papers and statements, the two organizations will work closely to ensure critical voices and experts can easily leverage their platforms to promote standards and best practices.

Community Partnership and Industry Awareness through Metaverse Safety Week

As part of this collaboration, JMedXR will actively participate in the upcoming Metaverse Safety Week (MSW) 2024, held from December 10th to 15th. With the theme of “Embrace Change,” this year’s campaign promotes safe and responsible practices within emerging technologies. JMedXR will participate in the discussions focused on balancing innovation and shared responsibility in open systems as part of the “Immersive Healthcare” day on December 11, 2024.

Educational Workshops and Training Sessions

Education and awareness are critical components of MedXRSI’s mission. As part of these collaborative efforts, MedXRSI and JMedXR may jointly develop educational workshops or training sessions to promote best practices in immersive healthcare. These sessions will provide valuable insights and training to professionals and stakeholders within the Medical XR community, further strengthening the safety and efficacy of immersive healthcare platforms and applications.

A Unified Vision for the Future

This collaboration between MedXRSI and JMedXR represents a significant step forward in pursuing safer and more effective Medical XR applications. By combining expertise and resources, both organizations are poised to contribute substantially to the field, benefiting patients and healthcare providers worldwide.

If you are interested in helping MedXRSI in these efforts, contact us via this Get Involved form. 

For more information about MedXRSI and its mission, visit the website. To learn more about the JMedXR and its contributions to the field, explore its official publication page.

WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

For more information about XRSI’s mission and initiatives, visit MedXRSI’s Who We Are.

Website: https://medical.xrsi.org/  | Twitter: @XRSafetyMedical | LinkedIn: The Medical XR Advisory Council (MedXRSI)

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For any inquiry or more information, please contact Julia Scott, MedXRSI Executive Lead:

julia@xrsi.org | medical@xrsi.org 

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