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Alexander Raith1, Christoph Kamp1, Christina Stoiber2
1Department of Health Sciences-Radiologic Technology FH Campus Wien, University of Applied Sciences, 1100 Wien, Austria.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 23, 2022
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) offers a virtual solution for healthcare education. This study shows AR tools for patient education on radiotherapy and training radiography students are viable and usable additions to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Informatics
- Virtual Reality
Background:
- Traditional in-person education for patients and healthcare professionals is resource-intensive and time-bound.
- Virtual educational environments offer potential for resource savings, increased engagement, and flexible learning schedules.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate proofs of concept for two augmented reality (AR) educational tools.
- To evaluate the viability and usability of AR for patient education and professional training.
Main Methods:
- Development of two AR prototypes using Microsoft HoloLens: VIPER for patient education and ARTUR for radiography student training.
- Individual user testing to assess viability and usability of the AR applications.
Main Results:
- Both VIPER and ARTUR were evaluated as viable and usable additions to conventional educational methods.
- Identified limitations include accessibility, usability, and fidelity of current AR technology.
Conclusions:
- AR educational tools show promise for enhancing both patient education and healthcare professional training.
- Future advancements in hardware, hologram fidelity, real-world integration, and input methods could improve user immersion and acceptance.
