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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Virtual Reality Technology

Background:

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) proficiency is critical for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) survival.
  • CPR skills degrade rapidly after initial training, necessitating effective retention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a 3-Dimensional virtual reality CPR game in improving CPR skill retention among laypersons.
  • To assess the usability of the 3-D CPR game for enhancing long-term skill recall.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 97 freshman medical students with no prior CPR experience.
  • Participants were assigned to either a 3-D CPR game group or a control group for 3-month skill retention assessment.
  • Usability was evaluated using a 33-item questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale.

Main Results:

  • The 3-D CPR game group demonstrated significantly higher CPR skill retention rates after three months compared to the control group (p<0.05).
  • The game achieved high usability scores, with average ratings between 3.99-4.05 across four dimensions.

Conclusions:

  • The 3-D CPR game is a feasible and effective tool for improving and maintaining CPR skills over time.
  • Virtual reality technology offers a promising avenue for enhancing medical training and emergency response preparedness.