Extended reality as a training method for medical first responders in mass casualty incidents: A protocol for a systematic review

Otero-Varela, Lucía; Cintora, Ana María; Espinosa, Salvador; Redondo, María; Uzuriaga, Miriam; González, Myriam; García, Mario J.; Naldrett, Jessica; Alonso, Juan Carlos; Vazquez, Tatiana; Blanco, A.; Cardós-Alonso, Carmen

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0282698

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“…Even so, the care of the deceased is often neglected in disaster planning. Major disasters in recent years, such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake or the 2016 Central Italy earthquakes, have shown that there is not enough guidance for first responders [17]. Immediately following a major disaster, residents from local communities are the first to deal with the retrieval of dead bodies, before forensic specialists are able to reach the site.…”

Section: Post-mortem Pavilionmentioning

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Operational Health Pavilions in Mass Disasters: Lessons Learned from the 2023 Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

et al. 2023

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The massive earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria in February 2023 killed tens of thousands of people, and most of the deceased have not yet been identified. Many victims were pulled from the rubble hours or days later, injured and in need of assistance, treatment, and food, and many have not yet been connected with their families. Armed forces, volunteers, technicians, and health workers must cooperate in synergy in these situations to ensure effective interventions and to improve resilience. Based on the lessons learned from the response efforts to this recent natural catastrophe, this brief report proposes, for the first time, an organisational model structured around five functional pavilions that can be safely set up at the edge of a disaster area. Each pavilion should run its own activities to make a vital contribution to the overall coordinated emergency response. Looking to the future, it is extremely important to apply a technical approach that leads to maximum operational synergy at a disaster site and during the first phase of a sudden-onset emergency.

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Section: Post-mortem Pavilionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Operational Health Pavilions in Mass Disasters: Lessons Learned from the 2023 Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

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“…Scalability refers to the fact that, unlike traditional simulation methods, which require significant hardware investment, VR can adapt to new procedures and scenarios with simple software iterations. This flexibility not only broadens educational possibilities but could also democratize access to high-quality medical training, especially in resource-limited countries [14,15].…”

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Innovative Approaches in Pericardiocentesis Training: A Comparative Study of 3D-Printed Mannequins and Virtual Reality Simulations

Rubio-López,

García-Carmona,

Zarandieta-Román

et al. 2024

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Background The CoBaTrICE program (Competency Based Training Program in Intensive Care Medicine) has been instrumental in standardizing intensive care training across Europe. Among the various procedures taught, pericardiocentesis is notably challenging due to its high-risk nature. This study aims to compare the efficacy and stress levels induced by two simulation models for pericardiocentesis training: a traditional 3D-printed mannequin and a virtual reality (VR) model. Methods A pilot, before and after study was conducted with last-year medical students. Participants were trained using both a 3D-printed mannequin and a VR model. Learning outcomes were assessed using a questionnaire modeled after the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Stress levels were measured through Heart Rate Variability (HRV) analysis, supplemented by the Biosignal plux system for real-time biometric data collection. Results Thirty-six students participated, with no significant differences in learning outcomes between the two models, except in parameters requiring fine motor skills. Stress levels, as measured by HRV, showed no statistically significant differences between the two simulations models. Conclusion The study suggests that VR model is as effective as 3D printed for pericardiocentesis training. Take Home Message The study demonstrates that virtual reality (VR) and traditional 3D-printed mannequins are equally effective for training medical students in pericardiocentesis, with no significant difference in learning outcomes or induced stress levels. This suggests that VR could be a viable, resource-efficient alternative in intensive care medicine training, particularly for high-risk procedures. Tweet Study finds VR as effective as 3D mannequins for pericardiocentesis training in med students, offering equal learning and stress levels. #MedEd #VRinMedicine

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Design and development of a mixed reality teaching systems for IV cannulation and clinical instruction

Xiong,

Peng

2024

Computer Animation & Virtual

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Intravenous cannulation (IV) is a common technique used in clinical infusion. This study developed a mixed reality IV cannulation teaching system based on the Hololens2 platform. The paper integrates cognitive‐affective theory of learning with media (CATLM) and investigates the cognitive engagement and willingness to use the system from the learners' perspective. Through experimental research on 125 subjects, the variables affecting learners' cognitive engagement and intention to use were determined. On the basis of CATLM, three new mixed reality attributes, immersion, system verisimilitude, and response time, were introduced, and their relationships with cognitive participation and willingness to use were determined. The results show that high immersion of mixed reality technology promotes students' higher cognitive engagement; however, this high immersion does not significantly affect learners' intention to use mixed reality technology for learning. Overall, cognitive and emotional theories are effective in mixed reality environments, and the model has good adaptability. This study provides a reference for the application of mixed reality technology in medical education.

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Extended reality as a training method for medical first responders in mass casualty incidents: A protocol for a systematic review

Cited by 6 publications

References 20 publications

Operational Health Pavilions in Mass Disasters: Lessons Learned from the 2023 Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Operational Health Pavilions in Mass Disasters: Lessons Learned from the 2023 Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Innovative Approaches in Pericardiocentesis Training: A Comparative Study of 3D-Printed Mannequins and Virtual Reality Simulations

Design and development of a mixed reality teaching systems for IV cannulation and clinical instruction

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