Exploring Real Impact in Healthcare: Insights from AWE 2025

Exploring Real Impact in Healthcare: Insights from AWE 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the importance of patient education cannot be overstated. For those who were unable to attend our session at AWE 2025, we are pleased to announce that the full talk is now available for viewing. This engaging discussion, featuring esteemed colleagues Anne Lord Bailey, PharmD, BCPS, and Marjaana Siivola, delves into the critical elements required to design patient education that is not only effective but also usable in real-world clinical settings.

During this enlightening session, we emphasized the necessity of adopting an iterative approach to healthcare innovation. By testing early and listening attentively to the needs of patients and clinicians alike, we can create educational tools that genuinely resonate with users. The insights shared during our talk are invaluable for anyone involved in healthcare design or patient education. We invite you to watch the full presentation through the link provided below and explore the accompanying slides that illustrate our key points.

Watch the full talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTKPLJi9H94

A highlight of our discussion was the collaborative efforts undertaken by HouseCall VR in collaboration with the Veterans Affairs* (VA) under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) as part of the Greenhouse Initiative. Through this initiative, we refined our innovative virtual reality (VR) modules aimed at enhancing diabetes patient education. This project was distinguished by its hands-on collaboration with Veterans and frontline clinicians, ensuring that our resources were refined based on real-world experiences and practical needs.

The opportunity to present alongside industry legends and was both humbling and inspiring. The collective expertise in the room underscored the importance of collaboration in shaping effective healthcare solutions. We are committed to advancing this dialogue and fostering partnerships that prioritize patient understanding and engagement.

As we move forward in our mission to bridge healthcare and technology, we remain dedicated to developing tools that empower patients and clinicians alike. The integration of immersive technology into patient education represents a transformative step toward more effective healthcare delivery. If you share our passion for revolutionizing healthcare through innovation, we encourage you to join us on this journey.

In conclusion, we invite you to engage with our work by viewing the presentation from AWE 2025. Together, let us continue to explore how we can design for real impact in healthcare—ensuring that patient education is not just theoretical but practical and accessible for all who need it. Your insights and feedback are invaluable as we strive to create a future where healthcare innovation truly serves those it aims to help.

*No VA endorsement is intended by this reference