RiNeo MR: A mixed-reality tool for newborn life support training

Ricci, Serena; Mobilio, Giulia Addiego; Calandrino, Andrea; Pescio, Matteo; Issa, Ester; Rossi, Paolo; Chessa, Manuela; Solari, Fabio; Chirico, Marco; Casadio, Maura

doi:10.1109/embc46164.2021.9629612

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“…Open access in newborn care but did not provide information on the design of educational interventions. [27][28][29][30][31][32] What digital technologies were used in education and training, and how they were used Across the included studies, the following digital technologies were identified: teleconference, eLearning platforms, mobile applications, social network services, high-fidelity mannequins, video laryngoscopy, computerbased simulated games, virtual reality, mobile phone and text messaging services, and motion camera to record skills performance. High-fidelity mannequins are life-like mannequins that can mimic human physiology.…”

Section: Neonatal Resuscitation 86mentioning

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Use of digital technologies for staff education and training programmes on newborn resuscitation and complication management: a scoping review

Horiuchi,

Soller,

Bykersma

et al. 2024

bmjpo

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BackgroundPoor-quality care is linked to higher rates of neonatal mortality in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Limited educational and upskilling opportunities for healthcare professionals, particularly those who work in remote areas, are key barriers to providing quality neonatal care. Novel digital technologies, including mobile applications and virtual reality, can help bridge this gap. This scoping review aims to identify, analyse and compare available digital technologies for staff education and training to improve newborn care.MethodsWe conducted a structured search of seven databases (MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), EMCARE (Ovid), Global Health (CABI), CINAHL (EBSCO), Global Index Medicus (WHO) and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials on 1 June 2023. Eligible studies were those that aimed to improve healthcare providers’ competency in newborn resuscitation and management of sepsis or respiratory distress during the early postnatal period. Studies published in English from 1 January 2000 onwards were included. Data were extracted using a predefined data extraction format.ResultsThe review identified 93 eligible studies, of which 35 were conducted in LMICs. E-learning platforms and mobile applications were common technologies used in LMICs for neonatal resuscitation training. Digital technologies were generally well accepted by trainees. Few studies reported on the long-term effects of these tools on healthcare providers’ education or on neonatal health outcomes. Limited studies reported on costs and other necessary resources to maintain the educational intervention.ConclusionsLower-cost digital methods such as mobile applications, simulation games and/or mobile mentoring that engage healthcare providers in continuous skills practice are feasible methods for improving neonatal resuscitation skills in LMICs. To further consider the use of these digital technologies in resource-limited settings, assessments of the resources to sustain the intervention and the effectiveness of the digital technologies on long-term health provider performance and neonatal health outcomes are required.

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Section: Neonatal Resuscitation 86mentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of digital technologies for staff education and training programmes on newborn resuscitation and complication management: a scoping review

Horiuchi,

Soller,

Bykersma

et al. 2024

bmjpo

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“…Multiple studies [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29] Teaching and training applications Multiple papers discuss the merits of XR for teaching anatomy, life support, surgery, stroke awareness, hand hygiene, as well as others, including game applications in health care.…”

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Augmented Reality Demonstration Survey Results From a Veteran Affairs Medical Center

Osborne¹

2023

Federal Practitioner

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Background: Augmented reality (AR) has a wide range of potential applications to enhance health care. Understanding how the introduction of a new technology may impact employees is essential for overall health care system success. Methods: Survey responses were obtained before and after a health care-focused interactive AR demonstration at a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center. Data were assessed with descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon signed rank matched pairs test, pooled t test, and analysis of variance. Results: A total of 166 individuals participated in the demonstration and survey. Statistically significant improvements were seen after the use of the new AR technology in each of the categories assessed using a 5-point Likert scale. Scores for perceptions of institutional innovativeness increased from 3.4 to 4.5 (a 22% increase; P < .001); employee excitement about the VA increased from 3.7 to 4.3 (a 12% increase; P < .001); and employee likelihood to continue working at VA increased from 4.2 to 4.5 (a 6% increase; P < .001). Subgroup analysis demonstrated statistically significant differences by employee veteran status, VA tenure, and sex. Respondents felt strongly that this type of work will positively impact health care and that the VA should continue these efforts. Conclusions: An AR demonstration significantly increased employee excitement and intention to continue employment at the VA and provided valuable insights about the most impactful uses of AR in health care.

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“…This way, the real and virtual manikin are overlapped and behaves accordingly, thus guaranteeing a correspondence between what the user sees and what he touches, obtaining a coherent environment (Fig 3). At the current stage, the simulator offers to perform NLS in a hospital resuscitation room, that is located between a surgical theatre, as a deliver can occur spontaneously or be a result of a caesarean section, and a delivery room (Fig 5B; [31]). Also, prior to the simulation, the user can familiarize with the virtual environment, by being immersed in a hospital hallway (Fig 5A).…”

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“…Also, prior to the simulation, the user can familiarize with the virtual environment, by being immersed in a hospital hallway (Fig 5A). All the rooms are furnished with realistic appliance (Fig 5 ) and have realistic dimensions, to immerse the user in an accurate setting [31]. Finally, starting from a 3D model of a newborn manikin, we have adjusted its size to those of the real one using Blender (Blender foundation, the Netherlands).…”

Section: Plos Onementioning

confidence: 99%

RiNeo MR: A mixed reality simulator for newborn life support training

Coduri,

Calandrino,

Addiego Mobilio

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Neonatal resuscitation is an uncommon, albeit critical task that is more likely to succeed if performed properly and promptly. In this context, simulation is an appropriate way for training and assessing the abilities of all medical staff involved in delivery room care. Recent studies have shown that learning is enhanced if the simulation experience is realistic and engaging. Hence, Virtual Reality can be beneficial for newborn resuscitation training. However, the difficulty of providing realistic haptic interaction limits its use. To overcome this constraint, we have designed RiNeo MR, a simulator for newborn life support training, combining a sensorized manikin to monitor in real time resuscitation skills, with a Virtual Reality application. The system includes a Virtual Reality headset, Leap Motion to track the user’s hands, sensorized bag valve mask, and manikin to monitor head and mask positioning, ventilation, and chest compression. RiNeo MR can be used in two modalities: 2D to let the trainee practice resuscitation manoeuvres on the physical manikin, while receiving real time feedback; 3D that allows the user to be immersed in a virtual environment and practice in an hospital-like setting. In the 3D mode, virtual and real manikins are overlapped and communicate in real time. Tests on 16 subjects (11 controls without medical expertise and 5 paediatric residents) demonstrated that the simulator is well tolerated in terms of discomfort. Moreover, the simulator is high rated for user experience and system usability, suggesting that RiNeo MR can be a promising tool to improve newborn life support training. RiNeo MR is a proof of concept of a mixed-reality newborn life support simulator that can be a promising tool to spread newborn resuscitation high-quality training among healthcare providers involved in perinatal medicine.

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RiNeo MR: A mixed-reality tool for newborn life support training

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Use of digital technologies for staff education and training programmes on newborn resuscitation and complication management: a scoping review

Use of digital technologies for staff education and training programmes on newborn resuscitation and complication management: a scoping review

Augmented Reality Demonstration Survey Results From a Veteran Affairs Medical Center

RiNeo MR: A mixed reality simulator for newborn life support training

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