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Augmented Reality in Emergency Medicine: A Scoping Review
Brendan William Munzer1, Mohammad Mairaj Khan1, Barbara Shipman2
1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|April 18, 2019
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) shows promise for emergency medicine training and care delivery. Further research is needed to integrate AR into emergency medicine practices for improved patient outcomes and education.
Area of Science:
- Medical technology
- Emergency medicine
- Augmented reality applications
Background:
- Augmented reality (AR) is gaining traction in various medical fields.
- Limited research exists on AR's specific applications in emergency medicine training and care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of existing literature on augmented reality relevant to emergency medicine.
- To explore AR's potential in emergency medicine training and clinical care delivery.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review of literature using Scopus, MEDLINE, and Embase databases.
- Identified articles on AR in emergency medicine or related educational/clinical areas.
- Categorized 24 reviewed articles into user-environment interface, telemedicine/prehospital care, and education/training.
Main Results:
- Augmented reality demonstrates utility and feasibility in clinical settings (patient care, OR, inpatient).
- AR shows potential for remote care delivery, supporting telehealth applications.
- Categorization revealed key areas of AR application within emergency medicine.
Conclusions:
- Augmented reality is a feasible tool for emergency medicine clinical care and provider education.
- AR has a significant role in the future of emergency medicine, enhancing care delivery and training.
- Further investigation into AR applications will transform emergency medicine practices.
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