Helen Berg

Helen Berg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at NTNU Ålesund. Her research focuses on integrating Virtual Reality (VR) and simulation-based training into healthcare education, particularly in clinical observation, preoperative handovers, and healthcare communication. She has led projects developing VR tools for systematic clinical approaches like ABCDE and ISBAR, emphasizing their efficacy for nursing and medical students. Her work bridges technology and education, aiming to enhance clinical skills through innovative methods.

Research Interests:

• Simulation-based training methodologies
• VR applications in medical education
• Clinical communication protocols (ISBAR/ABCDE)
• Healthcare technology adoption
• Telehealth and rehabilitation technology

Key Projects:

• VRINK: VR for youth inclusion in outdoor activities
• Development of ISBAR and ABCDE VR training modules
• Evaluation of video communication in elderly care

Teaching: Courses include SYA1000 - Basic Nursing, focusing on practical healthcare skills.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like VID Stavanger and NTNU’s simulation centers on VR and healthcare innovation.