Augmented Reality for Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests whether augmented reality (AR) tools help pediatric healthcare teams better follow advanced life support guidelines during simulated in-hospital cardiac arrest scenarios. The goal is to determine if AR improves performance and reduces medication errors compared to standard reference cards. Suitable participants include healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses with basic life support training, who work in pediatric emergency or critical care settings. As an unphased study, this trial allows healthcare professionals to explore innovative AR tools that could enhance their skills and patient care.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants must stop taking their current medications.
What prior data suggests that the augmented reality supportive tool is safe for pediatric cardiac arrest scenarios?
Research has shown that augmented reality (AR) tools in medical settings are generally safe. One study found that an AR app for CPR, a lifesaving technique used in emergencies, was easy to use and well-accepted by users, indicating comfort with the technology. Another study demonstrated that an electronic decision support tool helped healthcare providers better manage cardiac arrest scenarios, suggesting these tools do not introduce new risks or problems.
Overall, using AR in emergency care, like the tool under study, appears safe and user-friendly. Studies have not reported significant harmful effects or negative events linked to these tools.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about using augmented reality (AR) for pediatric cardiac arrest because it introduces a cutting-edge tool to enhance training and performance during critical situations. Unlike traditional methods, which rely solely on conventional simulation and practice, AR provides a dynamic, interactive environment that can offer real-time guidance and visualization. This technology allows medical professionals to see detailed overlays of patient information and step-by-step instructions during simulations, potentially leading to faster, more accurate responses in real emergencies. By integrating AR, the hope is to elevate the effectiveness of training, ultimately improving outcomes for young patients facing cardiac arrest.
What evidence suggests that this augmented reality supportive tool is effective for improving adherence to AHA guidelines in pediatric cardiac arrest scenarios?
Research shows that augmented reality (AR) tools can help healthcare teams better manage pediatric cardiac arrest. In this trial, participants in Arm A will use an augmented reality supportive tool during simulation-based pediatric scenarios. Studies have shown that interactive AR tools help teams follow guidelines more closely and reduce mistakes, especially in stressful situations. One specific tool, PediAppRREST, improved the handling of practice scenarios for cardiac arrest in hospitals. This tool serves as a mental aid, providing healthcare providers with quick access to important information when needed. Evidence suggests that AR tools can significantly enhance team performance and speed up crucial actions, such as administering medication.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Johan N Siebert, MD, PD
Principal Investigator
Geneva Children's Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
Adam Cheng, Prof
Principal Investigator
Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Canada
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthcare teams in pediatric emergency departments. Participants must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use either augmented reality tools or a pocket reference card during simulated cardiac arrest scenarios.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Orientation
Participants and actors view a CPR Coach orientation video to ensure understanding of the CPR Coach and Provider functions
Simulation-based Scenario
Participants engage in simulation-based pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrest scenarios using either an AR-assisted tool or conventional AHA pocket reference cards
Follow-up
Participants complete various questionnaires to assess user experience, system usability, and stress levels after the resuscitation scenarios
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Augmented Reality Supportive Tool
Trial Overview
The study compares the effectiveness of an augmented reality tool versus a conventional AHA pocket reference card during CPR. It measures adherence to guidelines, performance, and medication errors in pediatric cardiac arrest situations.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants that will use the augmented reality supportive tool during the simulation-based pediatric scenario.
Participants that will use conventional methods during the simulation-based pediatric scenario.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johan Siebert, MD
Lead Sponsor
Geneva Children's Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
Collaborator
Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Canada
Collaborator
University Hospital, Geneva
Collaborator
Alberta Children's Hospital
Collaborator
Published Research Related to This Trial
Citations
AR-CPR - NIH RePORTER
... AR-CPR by making this clinical lifesaving tool easier to use, accessible, and affordable and thus equitably supporting providers at the point of care to ...
Effectiveness of a Novel Tablet Application in Reducing ...
A comprehensive tool was needed to accurately assess the possible impacts of the use of the PediAppRREST on the management of pediatric cardiac ...
PediAppRREST: effectiveness of an interactive cognitive ...
Use of an electronic decision support tool improves management of simulated in-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2014;85:138–42.doi:10.1016/j ...
Augmented Reality for Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
... effectiveness of the treatment Augmented Reality Supportive Tool for Pediatric Cardiac Arrest? Research shows that augmented reality tools, like AR glasses ...
Effectiveness of an Interactive Cognitive Support Tablet ...
By providing a quick reference tool, it serves as a cognitive aid for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of pediatric ...
PediAppRREST: effectiveness of an interactive cognitive ...
Use of an electronic decision support tool improves management of simulated in-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2014;85:138–42 ...
Comparison of Augmented Reality-assisted and Instructor- ...
Conclusion. We found that the AR CPR app was an acceptable and usable tool both in real-time-assisted CPR and self-training CPR.
Development and Usability of a Novel Interactive Tablet App ...
... data on previously developed cognitive support tools which ... support tool improves management of simulated in-hospital cardiac arrest.
P-COSCA (Pediatric Core Outcome Set for Cardiac Arrest) ...
The VABS-II has been used as a primary outcome assessment tool in pediatric cardiac arrest studies. The Steering Committee discussed ...
A Mixed-Methods Simulation-Based Pilot Study
Co-Designing Augmented Reality Tools for High-Stakes ... paediatric cardiac arrest case as measured by the Clinical Performance Tool (CPT).
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