# VR Hygiene Apps The Tork VR Clean Hands Training Underlines the Importance of Cleanliness By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/training-app References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/essity-launches-virtual-reality-app-for-hand-hygiene-education-300940256.html) & [apps.apple](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tork-vr-clean-hands-training/id1446323440#?platform=ipad) Essity's Tork VR Clean Hands Training app was developed with hand hygiene experts from the [World Health Organization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodville) ([WHO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-health-organization-1)) Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety to make hand hygiene training more engaging for healthcare professionals. Based on a survey that revealed 80% of healthcare professionals would like to improve their hand hygiene compliance, Essity created a [virtual reality experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alo-moves-xr) that lets users take on the role of a physician or a nurse. The VR experience offers an interactive exploration of WHO's five moments of hand hygiene, as well as a game on correct techniques. After putting on a headset, users will begin their virtual shift and encounter real-life scenarios that will test their ability to put knowledge into practice. The app is currently available for both iOS and Android devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Reality Training:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop VR training apps for other industries that require hands-on skills, such as manufacturing or construction. - **Interactive Learning Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive learning platforms that engage professionals in various fields and improve their skills and knowledge. - **Gamified Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Gamify educational content to make learning more enjoyable and effective across different sectors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate VR training and interactive learning experiences into healthcare education to improve compliance and patient safety. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement gamified learning techniques in classrooms and online courses to enhance student engagement and knowledge retention. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop VR applications and interactive platforms that can be utilized in various industries to provide immersive and effective training experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vet-Targeted Hygiene Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byotrol.md) - [Virtual Medical Training Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elara.md) - [Spatial Computing-Powered Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injection-simulator.md) - [Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-vacuuming.md) - [Mixed Reality Mopping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-reality-mopping.md) - [Augmented Reality Cleaning Innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-check.md) - [Phobia-Fighting VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovrcome.md) - [Three-in-One Hygiene Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hygiene-kit.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md)