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Development and evaluation of an augmented reality education program for pediatric research
Alan R Tait1,2, Lisa Connally2, Aalap Doshi2
1Department of Anesthesiology, Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, Michigan Medicine, and ALTality Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Journal of Clinical and Translational Research
|July 4, 2020
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) programs can enhance children's understanding of clinical research. While both AR and traditional methods improved comprehension, children and parents preferred the AR approach for its engagement and clarity.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health Research
- Medical Education Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Children often lack understanding of clinical research processes.
- Multimedia information delivery may improve comprehension and engagement in pediatric studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an interactive augmented reality (AR) program on children's understanding of clinical research.
- To compare AR-based information delivery with traditional storybook methods.
Main Methods:
- Children (7-13 years) were randomized to receive information via a storybook or an AR-enhanced storybook with interactive quizzes.
- Pre- and post-intervention interviews assessed understanding; parent and child surveys measured perceptions.
Main Results:
- Both AR and control groups showed similar improvements in understanding.
- Parents in the AR group reported higher information quality and clarity.
- Children and parents found the AR program easy to use and preferred it for future information delivery.
Conclusions:
- Visually compelling and easy-to-read information is crucial for pediatric research participants.
- Augmented reality (AR) offers a preferred and potentially effective method for improving understanding and engagement in clinical research.
- AR may optimize informed consent and assent processes for children and families.