Measuring Stress and Perceptions for a Virtual Reality-Based Pericardiocentesis Procedure Simulation for Medical Training: Usability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used in medical education, providing immersive environments for training in high-risk procedures such as pericardiocentesis. This lifesaving procedure requires technical precision and induces cognitive and physiological stress. Evaluating both usability and stress responses in a VR-based pericardiocentesis simulation is essential. Heart rate variability (HRV) serves as an objective stress marker, while prior VR experience may influence usability and stress perception.

objectives

This study aimed to assess the usability of a VR-based pericardiocentesis simulation, examine the relationship between usability perceptions and physiological stress (HRV), and determine the impact of prior VR experience on usability scores and stress r

SUBMITTER: Rubio-Lopez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12303137 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature