Enhancing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training with Mixed Reality

Improving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Performance and Enjoyment

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ID22004240
AuthorsHande Sungur (0000-0003-4301-8668, University of Amsterdam, corresponding author), Zeph M C van Berlo (0000-0002-1008-8654, University of Amsterdam), Lisa Marie Lüwa (Amsterdam University College)
Year2024
Volume27
Issue6
Pages379-386
Publication date2024-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2152-2715 • E-ISSN: 2152-2723
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1089/cyber.2023.0411
PMID38330413
OpenAlexW4391637172
LanguageEN
References cited48

Cardiac arrests stand as a leading cause of mortality worldwide. When performed timely, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can significantly improve a person's chance of survival during a cardiac arrest. Given that the majority of cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals, it becomes crucial to equip as many laypeople as possible with CPR skills. Recently, mixed reality has garnered attention as a potential tool for CPR training. This study, with a randomized controlled trial (RCT), tested the effectiveness of a mixed reality CPR training compared to traditional training among laypeople ( N = 59). Results revealed that participants in the mixed reality training either showed similar (i.e., compressions per minute, exam scores) or better (i.e., compression depth) CPR performance compared to participants that received the traditional training. Furthermore, the mixed reality training was perceived as more enjoyable than the traditional training. Finally, across conditions, participants reported comparable levels of presence, indicating a similar sense of being in a CPR situation. Based on these findings, we conclude that mixed reality CPR training can serve as a viable alternative for traditional CPR training. Especially, the enjoyable nature of mixed reality can boost motivation and encourage more people to follow or refresh previous CPR training

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation · Medical emergency · Physical therapy · Randomized controlled trial · Resuscitation · Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation · Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units · Medicine · Psychology · Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare · Emergency Medicine · Internal Medicine

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