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Applications of Future Technologies to Detect Skill Decay and Improve Procedural Performance.
Amber S Linde1, Geoffrey T Miller2,3
1U.S. Medical Simulation and Information Sciences Research Program, 1054 Patchel Street, Fort Detrick, MD.
Military Medicine
|March 23, 2019
Summary
This study explores using augmented reality (AR), haptic technology, and computer vision in medical simulation training. Combining these technologies can create immersive systems for objective skill assessment and real-time performance feedback to reduce skill decay.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Technology
- Human Performance Metrics
- Clinical Skills Training
Background:
- Medical simulation training increasingly integrates technology for enhanced learning experiences.
- Current methods aim for quality training interfaces for all skill levels, from novice to expert.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore modeling, simulation, and visualization training technology interfaces.
- To improve precision learning, objective assessment, and performance feedback for clinical procedural skills.
- To investigate the potential of integrated technologies for skill sustainment.
Main Methods:
- Defining and clarifying augmented reality (AR), haptic technology, and computer vision.
- Exploring the combined application of AR, haptics, and computer vision.
- Developing a fully immersive learning system concept.
Main Results:
- The proposed system can automate mentoring and detect/measure gross and fine motor skills.
- Objective measures and human performance metrics can be captured for skills assessment.
- The system has the potential to predict or delay skill decay.
Conclusions:
- Combining AR, haptics, and computer vision can create an immersive learning system.
- Automated mentoring and objective skill measurement are feasible.
- Real-time feedback can enhance clinical procedural skill improvement and sustainment.
Keywords:
augmented realitycomputer visionhapticshealthcaremastery learningmilitarysimulationskill acquisitionskill retentionskills decayMore Related Videos
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