Augmented reality visualization for ultrasound-guided interventions: a pilot randomized crossover trial to assess trainee performance and cognitive load.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Augmented reality (AR) technology involving head-mounted displays (HMD) represents a significant innovation in medical education, particularly for training in guided invasive procedures. Novice physicians often face challenges in simultaneously identifying anatomical landmarks and performing procedures when learning point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Our primary objective was to determine the effectiveness of AR in enhancing physician training for ultrasound-guided interventions using AR visual overlays. The secondary objective was to compare cognitive load between traditional ultrasound training settings and AR-assisted training settings.

Methods

This randomized crossover study, conducted from 2021 to 2022, compared performance and cognitive load of trainees attem

SUBMITTER: Liao SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11429828 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature