This website provides access to additional resources that are available to support learning beyond the TACTICS VR application.
If you have any questions or would like additional context about these resources, please contact the TACTICS trial educational resource custodian.
The TACTICS programme is currently being assessed in a research trial. Access to additional materials and resources is limited to sites that are currently enrolled in this trial. By accessing these resources, you confirm that you are affiliated with one of these hospital sites.
A brief overview guide on using the TACTICS VR application and overview of headset and controllers for the Oculus Quest 2 (white)
Detailed summary of the TACTICS VR application, including set-up, use, maintenance and troubleshooting for the Oculus Quest 2 (white)
Overview of target audience, overall objectives and training requirements including OH&S / hygiene considerations, developed for on-site custodians
Overview of OH&S considerations, potential side-effects and guidance for research survey completion, developed for VR participants
Information to consider before handing out VR headsets on site, developed for on-site custodians
Provides a summary of checklist information and OH&S considerations in a single abbreviated document
A fillable word document for logging usage and documenting administration of research content, developed for on-site custodians
Brief guidance steps for the use of a mobile broadband device / router with TACTICS VR
Brief guidance steps for the use of a mobile broadband device / router with TACTICS VR
A brief overview guide on using the TACTICS VR application and overview of headset and controllers for the Oculus Go (grey)
Detailed summary of the TACTICS VR application, including set-up, use, maintenance and troubleshooting for the Oculus Go (grey)
Detailed instructions and troubleshooting for the virtual reality headsets are also available on the Oculus website: Oculus Go or Oculus Quest 2
If you have any issues using TACTICS VR, you can contact our team at ATS@Newcastle.edu.au
Content included here is developed specifically for each site cluster within the TACTICS clinical trial. Please only access files relevant to your cluster.
Provides an overview of relevant information about stroke tailored to support discussions with relatives of stroke patients
An overview of stroke reperfusion care, presented by Drs. Ferdi Miteff and Carlos Garcia-Esperon (HNELHD)
Presented by Kate Jackson, Network Manager for the Stroke Network (Agency for Clinical Innovation)
A presentation on the TACTICS clinical trial and educational elements, presented by Prof. Chris Levi
Why should we be using multimodal imaging for acute stroke, presented by Dr. Carlos Garcia-Esperon (HNELHD)
Optimising acute stroke workflows through a hub and spoke model of care presented from differing perspectives by Michelle Russell, Dr. Carlos Garcia-Esperon and Ferdi Miteff. Note: A video of Michelle’s presentation on the Nursing Perspective is available on our Videos page.
A presentation by Jenni Pedler, Acute Stroke Advisor for NSW Ambulance
An overview of the TACTICS VR application, presented by Dr. Rebecca Hood and Prof. Rohan Walker
Perspectives on DRIP and SHIP presented by Dr Mary Morgan (Hunter Retrieval Service)
Presentation includes challenging cases and criteria, processes and collaboration for decision-making by Drs. Ferdi Miteff and Carlos Garcia-Esperon (HNELHD).
Presentation on how to use, produce, send and interpret advanced imaging using an ideal workflow presented by Drs. Carlos Garcia-Esperon and David Buxton
Review of DIDO & DTG treatment times and acute stroke workflows presented by Prof. Chris Paul (HNELHD / UoN)
Overview document of reperfusion treatment in acute ischaemic stroke developed for next-of-kin [Central Adelaide Local Health Network]
An overview of stroke reperfusion care in South Australia, presented by Prof. Tim Kleinig (RAH)
An overview of the TACTICS clinical trial and overview of educational elements, presented by Dr Candice Delcourt (George Institute)
A overview of the TACTICS VR virtual reality training application, presented by Prof. Rohan Walker (University of Newcastle)
DRIP & SHIP approach from an Hub INR perspective, presented by Dr Rebecca Scroop (RAH)
Royal Adelaide Hospital stroke management workflow, presented by Lizzie Dodd (RAH)
Interactive session, reviewing pre-intervention treatment time data from South Australia, presented by Prof Chris Paul (University of Newcastle)
Template provided for interactive site action planning, facilitated by Prof Chris Paul (University of Newcastle)
Overview document on endovascular clot retrieval for patient [Metro North Hospital & Health Service]
An overview of current state of stroke reperfusion care in Queensland, presented by Sarah Kuhle (SSCN)
An overview of the TACTICS clinical trial and overview of educational elements, presented by Dr Candice Delcourt (George Institute)
An overview of advanced multi-modal imaging & interpretation, presented by Dr Claire Muller (Royal Brisbane) & A/Prof Andrew Bivard (Melbourne Brain Centre Imaging Lab)
Drip & Ship considerations for patient transfer in a hub & spoke model from an interventionalist perspective, presented by Dr Kate Mahady (RBWH)
A overview of stroke patient transport / retrieval, presented by Dr. Mat Hope (Retrieval Services Queensland)
An overview of stroke patient transport, presented by Lachlan Parker (Queensland Ambulance Service)
An overview of the TACTICS VR training module, presented by Prof. Rohan Walker (University of Newcastle)
Sunshine Coast Hospital stroke management workflow, presented by Dr Rohan Grimley & Donna Rowley (SCUH)
Interactive session, reviewing intervention treatment time data from Queensland, presented by Prof Chris Paul (University of Newcastle)
Template provided for interactive site action planning, facilitated by Prof Chris Paul (University of Newcastle)
Workshop summary and future directions, presented by Dr Claire Muller (Royal Brisbane Women Hospital)
An overview of current state of stroke reperfusion care in Queensland, presented by Sarah Kuhle (SSCN)
An overview of the TACTICS clinical trial and overview of educational elements, presented by Dr Candice Delcourt (George Institute)
An overview of the TACTICS VR training module, presented by Prof. Rohan Walker (University of Newcastle)
An overview of the Drip & Ship treatment model for patient transfer in a hub & spoke model, presented by Dr Helen Brown (SSCN)
An overview of stroke patient transport, presented by Lachlan Parker (Queensland Ambulance Service)
An overview of advanced neuroimaging and its role in stroke treatment decision-making, presented by Dr Emma Harrison (PAH)
Stroke management workflow from a spoke perspective, presented by Dr Nisal Gange & Timothy Richards (Toowoomba)
Interactive session, reviewing intervention treatment time data from the cluster, presented by Prof Chris Levi (John Hunter Health & Innovation Precinct)
Interactive site action planning sessions with overview and template document, facilitated by Prof Chris Paul (John Hunter Health & Innovation Precinct)
An overview of current state of stroke reperfusion care in Queensland, presented by Sarah Kuhle (SSCN)
An overview of the TACTICS clinical trial and overview of educational elements, presented by Dr Candice Delcourt (George Institute)
An overview of advanced neuroimaging and its role in stroke treatment decision-making, presented by A/Prof Andrew Bivard (Melbourne Brain Centre)
An overview of advanced neuroimaging and its role in stroke treatment decision-making, presented by Dr Peter Bailey (GCUH)
An overview of the Drip & Ship treatment model for patient transfer in a hub & spoke model, presented by Dr Laetitia De Villiers (GCUH)
An overview of stroke patient transport, presented by Lachlan Parker (Queensland Ambulance Service)
An overview of stroke patient transport, presented by Dr Mat Hope (Retrieval Services Queensland)
An overview of the TACTICS VR training module, presented by Dr Steven Maltby (University of Newcastle)
Interactive session, reviewing intervention treatment time data from the cluster, presented by Prof Chris Levi (John Hunter Health & Innovation Precinct)
A USA perspective on stroke systems improvement presented by Prof Jennifer Majersik (University of Utah)
Interactive site action planning sessions with overview and template document, facilitated by Prof Chris Levi (John Hunter Health & Innovation Precinct)
Workshop opening, overview and acknowledgement of Country by Prof Chris Levi (John Hunter)
An overview of current state of stroke reperfusion care in Sydney / Liverpool, presented by A/Prof Dennis Cardato (Liverpool)
An overview of the TACTICS clinical trial and overview of educational elements, presented by Dr Candice Delcourt (George Institute)
An overview of advanced neuroimaging and its role in stroke treatment decision-making, presented by Dr Chris Blair (SPHERE / Ingham)
An overview of the TACTICS VR training module, presented by Dr Steven Maltby (University of Newcastle)
An overview of the Drip & Ship treatment model for patient transfer in a hub & spoke model, presented by Dr Andrew Cheung (Sydney Neuro-interventional Specialists)
Stroke management workflow perspective presented by Peter Thomas (SWS Stroke & Neurology Group)
Interactive site action planning sessions with overview and template document, facilitated by Prof Chris Paul (University of Newcastle)
Workshop summary and future directions, presented by Prof Chris Levi (John Hunter)
