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  • Medical Technology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Wearable Devices

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  • Wearable devices, particularly Google Glass, are gaining traction in healthcare.
  • Google Glass's hands-free capability offers potential to improve surgical workflow and maintain sterility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review literature on the feasibility and acceptability of Google Glass in surgery.
  • To assess the benefits and limitations of Google Glass in surgical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and IEEE Xplore (Jan 2013-May 2017).
  • Inclusion of original research evaluating Google Glass feasibility, usability, or acceptability in surgical settings.
  • Adherence to Preferred Reporting Results of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Main Results:

  • 31 studies met criteria, primarily in US adult hospitals, under real-time conditions.
  • Google Glass used for videography, vital sign monitoring, surgical navigation, and remote consultation.
  • Moderate to high acceptability reported; main limitations include short battery life and hands-free feature difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • Google Glass demonstrates promising feasibility and usability in surgical settings, especially for education and training.
  • Potential applications include training, consultation, patient monitoring, and audiovisual recording.
  • Despite technical limitations, Google Glass is generally well-received in surgical environments.