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Pedxr Extended Reality Learning Framework for Pediatric Nursing Students PeDXR is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

It brings together four Higher Education nursing institutions, an NGO in the field of pediatric nurse care and an experienced IT provider to collaborate on the co-design, development, implementation, and validation of a learning framework (the PeDXR learning framework), for the use of extended reality technologies, in pediatric nursing education in Higher Education, as well as the development and

piloting of an Extended Reality Application

Views and opinions expressed in this account are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

23/07/2026

🚲 A 9-year-old boy arrives at the Emergency Department (ED) after a bicycle accident. He has been vomiting, and he appears dizzy and confused. You are the child triage nurse at the ED. What is your next move in this immersive training scenario on pedxr.com?

In this simulation, students must act fast to assess a potential trauma brain injury (TBI):

🔹 Task 1: Perform A to E assessment and choose the right assessment tools (e.g. for a 9-year-old child, do you use the standard Glasgow Coma Scale or the Paediatric version?).

🔹 Task 2: Choose the right assessment tools (e.g. for a 9-year-old child, do you use the standard Glasgow Coma Scale or the Paediatric version?). The boy is moaning, disoriented, but opens his eyes when spoken to and localizes his headache.

🔹 Task 3: Determine the immediate next steps for safe admission and neurological monitoring.

By bringing these critical ED scenarios to life in virtual reality, pedxr.com bridges the gap between theory and practice and enhance the confidence and clinical judgment in the next generation of paediatric nurses. 🩺✨

🌐 Experience the future of nursing education: pedxr.com
📺Watch additional videos on our YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/-Erasmus/

🤝🌍 Project Partners
Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens
Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου
Thomas More-hogeschool
Omega Technology
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Παιδιατρικής Νοσηλευτικής
Медицински университет - София

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Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών/ State Scholarships Foundation

03/07/2026

An incredible, edifying experience in Paris! 🇫🇷✨

Last month, PeDXR partners Katrin De Winter (Thomas More), Christiana Nicolaou (Cyprus University of Technology), Vasiliki Mantziou, Barbara Mpoutopulou (University of Athens) and Eleni Tamvaki (Hellenic Paediatric Association) attended the 7th Paediatric Nursing Association of Europe (PNAE) congress, hosted by the French National Association of Paediatric Nurses and Students (ANPDE).

Aligned with PNAE’s mission to enhance care for children and adolescents across Europe, the congress was a hub of fascinating new developments, keynote insights, and hands-on simulation sessions. 🩺💡

A major highlight? Katrin presented and demonstrated the PeDXR platform, showing how Extended Reality (XR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are revolutionizing training for student nurses in paediatric care. The response was incredible, sparking a thousand questions and brilliant conversations! 🚀

The PeDXR partners also joined forces with representatives of the Erasmus+ VLPN project (Christiana Nicolaou - Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Ave Kõrve-Noorkõiv, Siret Läänelaid, and Rasmus Casper Kõrve - Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool / Tartu Applied Health Sciences University, Paivi Matikainen and Mirka Toivonen - Turun ammattikorkeakoulu) to deliver a workshop that gave participants the opportunity to explore how immersive technologies can enhance paediatric nursing education.🥽

It was wonderful catching up with old friends and forging new connections. PeDXR is looking forward to continuing these vital conversations with our European colleagues to further the care and wellbeing of children everywhere. 🌍👶❤️

🌐 Experience the future of nursing education: pedxr.com

📺Watch additional videos on our YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/-Erasmus/

🤝🌍 Project Partners
Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens
Thomas More-hogeschool
Omega Technology
Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Παιδιατρικής Νοσηλευτικής
Медицински университет - София

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Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών/ State Scholarships Foundation

29/05/2026

🛫 We have officially wrapped up piloting our Extended Reality for Paediatric Nursing platform! 🛬 nursing students from PeDXR partner universities recently stepped into the virtual world to level up their pediatric care training. 🩺🎮

While we are still diving deep into the data from our 🚁 pilot questionnaires, we couldn’t wait to share how thrilled we are. The PeDXR pilot exceeded expectations, its immersive experience sparked energy and genuine enthusiasm across everyone involved.

See what our lovely students had to say about it! Their incredibly feedback encourages us to continue enhancing nursing education with innovative XR solutions.

A massive thank you to all the students and partners who took part. Special thanks to Matthijs W, undergraduate nursing student, Thomas More-hogeschool campus Lier, Alexandra R.Z, undergraduate nursing student, Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου and Errika Petropoulou, undergraduate nursing student, Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens, for their feedback.

Stay tuned as we analyze the results and prepare for the next chapter of PEDXR! 🌟

🌐 Experience the future of nursing education: pedxr.com

📺Watch additional videos on our YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/-Erasmus

🤝🌍 Project Partners
Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens
Thomas More-hogeschool
Omega Technology
Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Παιδιατρικής Νοσηλευτικής
Медицински университет - София

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Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών/ State Scholarships Foundation

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17/04/2026

You, the student nurse, must select from an adaptive list of items using a TAP 👆 gesture. PEDXR uses scenario‑specific menus helping learners develop both technical and cognitive readiness.

📋 Tapping an item highlights it, tap again to de-select. If the submission is not correct. TRY AGAIN. ᯅ Correct your mistakes and proceed with the next actions ❇️.

🌐 Experience the future of nursing education: pedxr.com

📺Watch additional videos on our YouTube channel here

🤝🌍 Project Partners
Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens
Thomas More-hogeschool
Omega Technology
Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Παιδιατρικής Νοσηλευτικής
Медицински университет - София

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Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών/ State Scholarships Foundation

20/03/2026

🤏 In Extended Reality training, the first skill isn’t clinical, it’s learning how to control the virtual environment itself. On the PEDXR platform, the foundational interaction is the pinch gesture, a simple motion that unlocks the entire ᯅ VR experience for educators and student nurses.

The pinch gesture teaches you how to start and stop the scenarios and refocus the canvases toward your head position aligning smoothly to where you are looking.

Mastering this gesture is a key part of digital fluency. When educators and students feel comfortable with the mechanics of VR, they can focus fully on 🧑‍⚕️ clinical reasoning, communication, and decision‑making, exactly what PEDXR is designed to strengthen 🏋️.

🌐 Experience the future of nursing education: pedxr.com

📺Watch additional videos on our YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/-Erasmus

🤝🌍 Project Partners

Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens
Thomas More-hogeschool
Omega Technology
Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Παιδιατρικής Νοσηλευτικής
Медицински университет - София

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Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών/ State Scholarships Foundationn

✨ PeDXR in Action!Technology is no longer the future of healthcare — it’s the present. From digital patient records to i...
27/02/2026

✨ PeDXR in Action!

Technology is no longer the future of healthcare — it’s the present. From digital patient records to immersive simulations, today’s nurses must confidently and critically integrate technology into everyday practice.

To bring these developments closer to students, Campus Lier Thomas More organised a Next Level Nursing Inspiration Day for nursing students from first to final year. The programme combined keynote sessions in the morning with interactive workshops and an experiential innovation fair in the afternoon — creating the perfect balance between reflection and hands-on learning.

At the innovation fair, Katrin De Winter showcased the PeDXR project and invited students to explore preliminary Extended Reality (XR) scenarios. These immersive experiences showcased how XR can support clinical reasoning, strengthen communication skills, and enhance patient safety awareness in nursing education.

Students described the experience as both valuable and enjoyable — proving that when innovation is meaningfully embedded in education, it truly enhances engagement and prepares future nurses for an evolving healthcare landscape.

💡 The future of nursing education is immersive, interactive, and already here.

20/02/2026

In this PeDXR Extended Reality paediatric nursing scenario, student nurses demonstrate the nasal suctioning technique step by step while envisioning educating parents for managing bronchiolitis at home.

Learners practice:
• Correct infant positioning and saline use
• Gentle, safe suction technique
• Post-suction hygiene

This immersive XR experience allows student nurses to refine clinical technique.

🌐 Experience the future of nursing education: pedxr.com

📺Watch additional videos on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/-Erasmus

🤝🌍 Project Partners
Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens
Thomas More-hogeschool
Omega Technology
Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Παιδιατρικής Νοσηλευτικής
Медицински университет - София

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Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών/ State Scholarships Foundation

30/01/2026

🧑‍🍼🧑‍⚕️How does PeDXR prepare student nurses to support not just the child but the parent too?

With PeDXR Extended Reality Application, learners step into a realistic XR scenario focused on one of the most critical skills in paediatric care: educating parents and caregivers🎓.

👃 In this XR simulation, you are the pediatric nurse who will guide Maria, the mother of 6-month-old Alex, through safe and effective nasal suctioning at home for moderate nasal congestion, related to mild bronchiolitis. From professional introductions and patient identification to hygiene instructions, every discussion reinforces empathy, safety, and clear communication💬.

This scenario highlights the importance of instructing, guiding, and empowering parents, a core competency in pediatric nursing that directly impacts outcomes beyond the clinic. 🏋️

Stay tuned! Coming next: a hands-on demonstration of the nasal suctioning technique in XR.

🌐 Experience the future of nursing education: pedxr.com

📺Watch additional videos on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/-Erasmus

🤝🌍 Project Partners
Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens
Thomas More-hogeschool
Omega Technology
Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Παιδιατρικής Νοσηλευτικής
Медицински университет - София

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Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών/ State Scholarships Foundation

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from PEDXR! ✨🎄 As 2025 comes to a close, the PEDXR team wishes you happy holidays and a healthy, p...
17/12/2025

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from PEDXR! ✨🎄

As 2025 comes to a close, the PEDXR team wishes you happy holidays and a healthy, prosperous 2026! 💫💙

Thank you to all the educators, healthcare professionals and the technical team who joined us on this journey to transform pediatric nursing education through virtual and extended reality. 🌍👩‍⚕️👶

We’ll be back in the new year with more immersive paediatric care scenarios — bringing learning to life, one simulation at a time.

🎁 Until then, stay inspired and see you in 2026!
🌐 pedxr.com

Watch our videos on our YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/-Erasmus

🤝🌍 Project Partners
Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών - University of Athens
Thomas More-hogeschool
Omega Technology
Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου
Ελληνική Εταιρεία Παιδιατρικής Νοσηλευτικής
Медицински университет - София

Joanna Pieri (Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου) thank you for representing PedXR at the 32nd Pancy...
16/12/2025

Joanna Pieri (Τμήμα Νοσηλευτικής - Τεχνολογικού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου) thank you for representing PedXR at the 32nd Pancyprian Congress of Nursing and Midwifery and for presenting its achievements and milestones to date 🎉 Such a great way to reflect on the up to now PedXR journey!

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