Effectiveness of AR in Ventilator Setting Education.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Nursing Education
• Interventions: Device: AR guidance with Hololens 2

• Registration Number: NCT05446896
• Lead Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center

Brief Summary

This study aimed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of an augmented reality (AR)-based self-learning platform for novices to set up a ventilator without on-site assistance. This was a prospective randomized controlled pilot study conducted at Samsung Medical Center, Korea from January to February 2022. Nurses with no prior experience of MV or AR were enrolled. We randomized the participants into two groups: manual and AR groups. Participants in the manual group used a printed manual and made a phone call for assistance, whereas participants in the AR group were guided by AR-based instructions and requested assistance with the head-mounted device (HMD). We compared the overall score of the procedure, required level of assistance, and user's experience between the groups.

Detailed Description

Background: Recently, the demand for mechanical ventilation (MV) has increased with the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the conventional approaches to MV training are resource-intensive and require on-site training. Consequently, the need for independent learning platforms with remote assistance in institutions without resources has surged.

Objective:

This study aimed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of an augmented reality (AR)-based self-learning platform for novices to set up a ventilator without on-site assistance.

Method:

This was a prospective randomized controlled pilot study conducted at Samsung Medical Center, Korea from January to February 2022. Nurses with no prior experience of MV or AR were enrolled. We randomized the participants into two groups: manual and AR groups. Participants in the manual group used a printed manual and made a phone call for assistance, whereas participants in the AR group were guided by AR-based instructions and requested assistance with the head-mounted device (HMD). We compared the overall score of the procedure, required level of assistance, and user's experience between the groups.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-01-24
• Primary Completion: 2022-01-28
• Study Completion: 2022-01-28
• Status Verified: 2022-06
• Study First Submitted: 2022-06-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-06-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-06-30
• Study First Posted: 2022-07-07
• Last Update Posted: 2022-07-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

We enrolled nurses who had no prior experience with ventilator setup or AR systems, regardless of their work department or age.

Exclusion Criteria

We excluded nurses who had already experienced setting up a ventilator or who had trouble wearing or using a head-mounted device (HMD).

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
AR group	AR guidance with Hololens 2	participants in the AR group were guided by AR-based instructions and requested assistance with the head-mounted device.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
the overall score of the procedure	30 minutes	a 100-point scale converted from the original score. The participants scored 1 point for each step if they successfully finished the step within five minutes and obtained a maximum score of 35.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
the required level of assistance	30 minutes	The number of steps needed assistance to complete the procedure

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Samsung Medical Centre; 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, Republic of