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EP.0278

Can VR-based Simulation in ART Training Supplement Traditional Training in Indonesia?

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Can VR-based Simulation in ART Training Supplement Traditional Training in Indonesia?

Muhammad Ikhsan1,2, Luthfi Saiful Arif3,4, Arierta Pujitresnani3, Annisa Parastry5, Nurul Safitri5, Amalia Shadrina1,2, Mila Maidarti1,2, Achmad Kemal Harzif1,2, Gita Pratama1,2, Kanadi Sumapraja1,2, R Muharam1,2, Budi Wiweko1,2, Andon Hestiantoro1,2

1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia; 2. Human Reproductive, Fertility and Family Planning Research Center Cluster, Indonesia Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia; 3. Medical Technology Cluster, Indonesia Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia; 4. Medical Education Center Cluster, Indonesia Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia; 5. Department of Business Administrative Science, Faculty of Administrative Science, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia

Introduction

Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), including Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Embryo Transfer (ET), are critical procedures in infertility treatment.

However, training in these procedures remains limited in Indonesia due to:

ØEthical concerns with live patients,

ØLimited access to ART centers,

ØVariability in operator skills affecting success rates,

ØLack of standardization and patient exposure in residency training.

Virtual Reality (VR) simulation offers a promising alternative by providing repeatable, safe, and immersive learning without patient involvement.

Methods

•Design: Convergent mixed-methods

•Quantitative Phase:

ØOnline survey of 120 OBGYN professionals and residents

•Qualitative Phase:

ØFocus Group Discussions (FGDs) with 12 participants across experience levels.

ØIn-depth interviews with 3 decision-makers.

Qualitative Assessment and Discussion

Need & Future Direction: Strong desire to integrate VR in curricula.

Technical/Ethical Barriers: Infrastructure, data privacy, and lack of regulations.

Post-production Issues: Dissemination strategies, market readiness, stakeholder buy-in.

üCurrent ART training lacks standardization and sufficient hands-on practice.

üVR is seen as an ethical, scalable, and immersive solution.

üSimilar global programs (e.g., ASRM ET simulator) show improved confidence and skill.

üVR can bridge educational gaps, especially in remote or resource-limited regions.

Success depends on curriculum integration, infrastructure investment, and stakeholder collaboration.

Conclusion

Virtual reality offers a transformative solution to address training gaps in ART in Indonesia by enhancing procedural understanding and confidence, supporting remote and repetitive learning, and aligning with ethical and educational needs.

Strategic investment and stakeholder alignment are essential for sustainable implementation.

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Can VR-based Simulation in ART Training Supplement Traditional Training in Indonesia?

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