Effect of an Augmented Reality Ultrasound Trainer App on the Motor Skills Needed for a Kidney Ultrasound: Prospective Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical education is evolving from "learning by doing" to simulation-based hands-on tutorials.

Objective

The aim of this prospective 2-armed study was to evaluate a newly developed augmented reality ultrasound app and its effect on educational training and diagnostic accuracy.

Methods

We recruited 66 medical students and, using imaging and measuring a kidney as quality indicators, tested them on the time they needed for these tasks. Both groups used textbooks as preparation; in addition, the study group had access to a virtual ultrasound simulation app for mobile devices.

Results

There was no significant difference between the study arms regarding age (P=.97), sex (P=.14), and previous ultrasound experience (P=.66). The time needed to complete the ki

SUBMITTER: Ebner F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6658324 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature