The use of mixed reality technology for the objective assessment of clinical skills: a validation study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mixed Reality technology may provide many advantages over traditional teaching methods. Despite its potential, the technology has yet to be used for the formal assessment of clinical competency. This study sought to collect validity evidence and assess the feasibility of using the HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset for the conduct and augmentation of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).

Methods

A prospective cohort study was conducted to compare the assessment of undergraduate medical students undertaking OSCEs via HoloLens 2 live (HLL) and recorded (HLR), and gold-standard in-person (IP) methods. An augmented mixed reality scenario was also assessed.

Results

Thirteen undergraduate participants completed a total of 65 OSCE stations. Overall int

SUBMITTER: Minty I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9395785 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature