Learner evaluation of an immersive virtual reality mass casualty incident simulator for triage training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To minimize loss of life, modern mass casualty response requires swift identification, efficient triage categorization, and rapid hemorrhage control. Current training methods remain suboptimal. Our objective was to train first responders to triage a mass casualty incident using Virtual Reality (VR) simulation and obtain their impressions of the training's quality and effectiveness.We trained subjects in a triage protocol called Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, and Treatment and/or Transport (SALT) Triage then had them respond to a terrorist bombing of a subway station using a fully immersive virtual reality simulation. We gathered learner reactions to their virtual reality experience and post-encounter debriefing with a custom electronic survey. The survey was des

SUBMITTER: Way DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11402856 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature