The Advantages of Using Augmented Reality (AR) Technology in Midwifery Education: A Literature Review

Abstract

Introduction:The Indonesian government has expressed the importance of the implementation of quality assurance systems through national standards of higher education (Permenristekdikti 44/2015) including educational infrastructure standards which educational media is one of them. In the industrial revolution 4.0 era, educational media must be adapted with advancing technology and providing the convenience of students in the learning process. For midwife, the understanding of anatomy and physiology is mandatory. Augmented Reality (AR) was the technology that will be able to bridge between cyberspace and the real world, so it will be facilitate the understanding of students. The aim of this literature review was to discover the benefits of integrated modules for the midwifery education. Methods: This literature review is the first step in a study of the development of integrated AR module. Literature was formed by using criteria that are relevant to the objectives of the study, which contain articles about AR applications and their benefits in health education. Results: A total of 12 articles (2012-2018) that were relevant had been found in accordance with the relevant criteria. The AR application has the benefits of medical students among them 1) increasing the student's knowledge retention, 2) increasing the student's learning motivation. Conclusion: AR integrated modules have been proven having benefits for medical education. For this reason, the research will continue in the next stage, namely the making of AR integrated modules and their application to midwifery education.