Virtual-reality-enhanced mannequin to train emergency physicians to examine dizzy patients using the HINTS method.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Acute vertigo is a frequent chief complaint in the emergency departments, and its efficient management requires thorough training. The HINTS protocol is a valid method to screen patients in the emergency room, but its application in routine is hindered by the lack of training. This study aimed to evaluate the training of emergency physicians for the HINTS method based on a mannequin-based virtual reality simulator (MBVRS).

Methods

We conducted a monocenter, prospective, longitudinal, and randomized cohort study in an Emergency Department at a regional university hospital. We included 34 emergency physicians randomized into two equal groups matched by age and professional experience. The control group attended a theoretical lesson with video demonstrations and th

SUBMITTER: Ursat G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796789 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature