Nurses’ Knowledge and Skills After Using an Augmented Reality App for ACLS Training
Author Information
Author(s): Coristine Andrew, Hassan Ahmed, Bidkar Rugved, Hsieh Hsiu-Fen, Cheng Xiangyi, Sun Wan-Na, Hsieh Min-Chai, Wang Wei-Fang
Primary Institution: National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Hypothesis
Can augmented reality improve learning outcomes for nurses in advanced cardiac life support training?
Conclusion
Augmented reality-based learning significantly enhances ACLS knowledge and skills, particularly for less experienced nurses, compared to traditional methods.
Supporting Evidence
- The AR group outperformed the control group in overall ACLS outcomes (P=.002).
- Nurses with less than 2 years of experience showed significant improvements in learning outcomes (P<.001).
- The AR group had high scores for motivation and usability, indicating its effectiveness.
- Traditional methods did not yield significant improvements for experienced nurses.
Takeaway
Using a special app that shows information in 3D helped nurses learn better how to save lives during emergencies, especially those who are new to the job.
Methodology
This study was a randomized controlled trial comparing an augmented reality training group with a traditional lecture group.
Limitations
The study focused only on crash cart functions without integrating real emergency scenarios, limiting the overall learning experience.
Participant Demographics
The average age of participants was 26.18 years, with 93.1% being women and 63.7% having less than 2 years of experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P=.002; P<.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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