Effectiveness of virtual and augmented reality for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are emerging technologies that can be used for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Compared to traditional face-to-face training, VR/AR-based training has the potential to reach a wider audience, but there is debate regarding its effectiveness in improving CPR quality. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of VR/AR training compared with face-to-face training.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang databases from the inception of these databases up until December 1, 2023, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing VR- and AR-based CPR training to traditional face-to-face training.

SUBMITTER: Sun R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11227211 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature