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Shakeel Lowe1,2, Kathryn Mares2, Zarnie Khadjesari2
1Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning
|May 6, 2022
Summary
Immersive technology (IT) training shows promise for improving ophthalmic skills in healthcare trainees. This review suggests IT can supplement, but not replace, conventional teaching methods for ophthalmology education.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Education
- Virtual Reality
Background:
- Effectiveness of immersive technology (IT) in ophthalmology training is not well-established.
- Systematic review to evaluate IT's value in teaching ophthalmic skills.
- Assessing IT's potential to supplement or replace traditional methods.
Approach:
- Systematic literature search of multiple databases (CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, ERIC, PsychINFO).
- Inclusion of randomized controlled trials comparing IT interventions against various control groups.
- Analysis of seven trials with 177 participants.
Key Points:
- Immersive technology training demonstrated benefits over standard training in ophthalmology.
- Learning outcomes were measured by composite performance scores and time.
- Repetitive IT training yielded comparable results to other IT approaches.
Conclusions:
- Immersive technology appears to enhance ophthalmic skill acquisition in healthcare trainees.
- IT should be considered as a valuable supplement to existing ophthalmology training programs.
