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Use of Extended Reality in Medical Education: An Integrative Review
Vernon R Curran1, Xiaolin Xu2, Mustafa Yalin Aydin3
1Office of Professional and Educational Development, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Room H2982, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6 Canada.
Medical Science Educator
|December 26, 2022
Summary
Extended reality (XR) offers innovative simulation-based learning in medical education. Evidence suggests XR is as effective and potentially more cost-efficient than traditional methods, though further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Extended Reality (XR) Technologies
Background:
- Extended reality (XR) is an emerging simulation-based learning modality.
- XR technologies are increasingly utilized in medical training.
- Evidence regarding XR's effectiveness in medical education requires comprehensive review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the evidence, usage, and effectiveness of XR modalities in medical education.
- To synthesize findings from existing research on XR in medical training.
- To identify gaps and future research directions for XR in medical education.
Main Methods:
- An integrative review methodology was employed.
- A systematic search and analysis of 133 studies and articles were conducted.
- The review focused on XR applications in surgical and anatomical education.
Main Results:
- XR technologies are frequently reported in surgical and anatomical education.
- Evidence indicates XR may be as effective as traditional medical teaching methods.
- XR presents a potentially more cost-effective approach to medical curriculum delivery.
Conclusions:
- XR is a promising simulation-based learning tool in medical education.
- XR demonstrates comparable effectiveness to traditional methods with potential cost benefits.
- Further research is necessary to compare XR variations and optimize applications in medical training.
