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Effectiveness of Extended Reality CPR Training Methods

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Virtual Reality
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Interventions
Other: conventional CPR training
Other: extended-reality CPR training
Registration Number
NCT04736888
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to explore the efficacy and safety of the extended reality (XR)-based basic life support (BLS) training.

Detailed Description

Conventional CPR training is based on the use of a manikin and a training video. Though several feedback devices have been developed to improve the effectiveness of the training, they were neither realistic nor immersive. In addition, in conventional training programs, trainees are constrained in terms of time and location, as they are usually kept to a schedule.

Virtual reality (VR) technology, which was designed to maximize immersion, could be used to overcome those limitations, which in turn may improve the effectiveness of CPR training. However, even with VR technology, procedures such as chest compressions, ventilation, and defibrillation cannot be implemented as in the real world. Extended reality (XR), which combines the virtual and real worlds, could overcome these limitations by facilitating the use of real-world manikins in the virtual environment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
154
Inclusion Criteria
  • Individuals who are not healthcare providers and are 18 years old or older
Exclusion Criteria

Participants who

  • are not capable of performing either the training or the CPR test due to physical or cognitive limitations
  • have upper extremity injuries
  • are pregnant
  • experience dizziness, headache, or motion sickness during the 2-minute XR device adaptation period that prevents them from participating in the simulation study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Conventional groupconventional CPR trainingConventional CPR training consists of a BLS video and a manikin equipped with a feedback device.
XR groupextended-reality CPR trainingThe XR group participants will be provided training via the XR BLS module and are allotted an additional 2 minutes that is needed to adapt to the XR equipment.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
mean compression depth, mmTest sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

compression depth

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
mean compression rate (number per minute)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

mean compression rate

correct hand position (n, percent)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

The American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines describe the correct hand position for chest compression as the lower half of the victim's sternum in the centre of the chest, between the nipples.

compression and full release (n, percent)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

full release after chest compression

adequate compression depth and rate (percent)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

adequate compression death and rate, simultaneously

The time interval from arrival on the scene to the first chest compression (sec)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

The time interval from arrival on the scene to the first chest compression.

the total number of chest compressions (n)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

The total number of chest compressions

the mean chest compression depth(mm)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

compression depth between 5cm and 6cm

Time from checking for a response to defibrillation (sec)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

Time from checking for a response to defibrillation (sec)

Time from powering on the AED to defibrillation (sec)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

Time from powering on the AED to defibrillation (sec)

adequate compression depth (n, percent)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

compression depth between 5cm and 6cm

Correct AED useTest sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

Yes/No

adequate compression rate (percent)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

compression rate between 100 and 120 per minute

hands-off time (sec)Test sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

Interruptions of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation

AED useTest sessions on day 1 (during 5 minutes) after 1 hour training

Done/Not done

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of

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