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An Immersive Virtual Reality Platform for First Aid and Emergency Training.
IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications
|January 26, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a virtual reality (VR) system for training workplace first-aid responders, focusing on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The VR system enhances training with realistic scenarios and multiuser interaction, improving user experience and performance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Technology
- Virtual Reality Applications
- Emergency Response Training
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) offers safe, immersive, and repeatable environments for medical training.
- Existing training methods for workplace first-aid responders, particularly cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), can be limited in realism and accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an immersive VR system designed for training workplace first-aid responders, with a specific emphasis on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- To evaluate the system's usability, performance, and user experience through an extensive user study.
Main Methods:
- Development of an immersive VR system integrating a physical CPR manikin with virtual patient overlays via mixed-reality calibration.
- Incorporation of realistic emergency scenarios, environmental hazards, and synchronous multiuser interaction for trainees and instructors.
- Assessment of the system through a user study using validated questionnaires on usability, performance, and user experience.
Main Results:
- The VR system successfully integrated physical and virtual elements for a comprehensive training experience.
- User study results indicated positive feedback on usability, performance, and overall user experience.
- The system demonstrated potential for enhancing the effectiveness of first-aid and CPR training.
Conclusions:
- The proposed VR framework represents an advancement in VR-based medical education for emergency response.
- The system offers significant benefits for training workplace first-aid responders, particularly in CPR.
- Further research is needed to explore the system's limitations and future development opportunities.
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