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Long-Term Effect of Intelligent Virtual Reality First-Aid Training on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skill
Nai Zhang1, Yu-Juan Liu1, Chuang Yang1
1Department of Emergency, Jiangxi Province Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanchang, China.
Prehospital Emergency Care
|February 12, 2025
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) training significantly improves cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills compared to traditional methods. VR training helps learners master and maintain high-quality CPR proficiency long-term.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Virtual Reality Technology
Background:
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical life-saving skill.
- Traditional CPR training methods may have limitations in long-term skill retention.
- Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive and interactive training environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of VR-based first-aid training on CPR skill proficiency.
- To compare VR training with traditional simulation methods for CPR skills.
Main Methods:
- 100 non-medical volunteers were randomized into VR training and traditional simulation groups.
- Participants' CPR skills were assessed on chest compression depth, rate, pauses, and ventilation volume.
- Long-term follow-up at 12 months evaluated skill retention.
Main Results:
- Both groups showed initial differences in CPR skill metrics, with VR outperforming traditional training in several areas.
- Long-term follow-up demonstrated sustained improvements in the VR group.
- The VR group showed significantly higher pass rates for chest compression depth, rate, and ventilation volume post-training.
Conclusions:
- VR-based first-aid training enhances CPR knowledge and skills.
- VR training facilitates the mastery and long-term maintenance of high-quality CPR skills.
- VR technology presents a promising approach for effective CPR education.
