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Pier Luigi Ingrassia¹, Giulia Mormando², Eleonora Giudici³

¹SIMNOVA - Centro di Simulazione in Medicina e Professioni Sanitarie, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy.

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Summary

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Augmented reality (AR) training for basic life support (BLS) using the Holo-BLSD system is feasible and acceptable. This technology-enhanced simulation offers a promising solution for improving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) bystander intervention rates.

Keywords:

augmented reality automated external defibrillators cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Emergency Medicine
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Sudden cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death globally, necessitating improved emergency response systems.
Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) rates are low, highlighting a critical need for effective training solutions.
Technology-enhanced simulation, such as augmented reality (AR), presents a potential avenue to enhance basic life support (BLS) training.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility and user acceptability of a novel augmented reality (AR) system for basic life support (BLS) training.
To assess the potential of the Holo-BLSD system as an accessible tool for self-instruction in CPR techniques.

Main Methods:

Development of Holo-BLSD, an AR self-instruction training system integrating a CPR manikin with interactive virtual scenarios.
Utilized natural user interactions including gestures, body movements, and voice commands within the AR environment.
Collected user feedback via a 5-point Likert scale survey to assess system feasibility and acceptability post-simulation.

Main Results:

The Holo-BLSD system was rated as easy to use (mean 4.00) and quick to learn (mean 4.00).
Interaction methods including voice (mean 4.48) and gaze (mean 4.12) were positively received.
While gesture interaction was generally favorable (mean 3.84), some recognition errors impacted user control (mean 3.40).

Conclusions:

The Holo-BLSD augmented reality system demonstrates feasibility and acceptability for basic life support (BLS) training.
AR technology offers a viable and engaging platform for improving CPR education and bystander intervention skills.