ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2022
Comparison of a virtual reality compression-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course to the traditional course with content validation of the VR course - A randomized control pilot study.
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- Effectiveness of virtual and augmented reality for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC medical education · 2024Pooled it
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- Effectiveness of teaching basic life support resuscitation using virtual reality - a randomized controlled trial.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Long-Term Effectiveness of a Game-Based Mobile App for Training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Use: Nonrandomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Article
- Virtual reality-assisted learning: enhancing psychomotor competence in midwifery nursing students.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Virtual reality vs. Manikin based training on emergency life saving basic rescue skills: a summative evaluation.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of extended reality technologies in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: a bayesian network meta-analysis.BMC emergency medicine · 2025Article
- Technological innovations in layperson CPR education - A scoping review.Resuscitation plus · 2025Review
- Extended reality technologies in adult basic life support education: A scoping review.Resuscitation plus · 2025Review
- Large-Vessel Occlusion Stroke Knowledge and Training for Stroke Severity Assessment Among Emergency Medical Services Personnel in the United States.Stroke (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2025Article
- Impact of Video-Based Error Correction Learning for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training: Quasi-Experimental Study.JMIR serious games · 2024Article
- Implementation of a Smart Teaching and Assessment System for High-Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Framework Development of Non-Face-to-Face Training of Basic Life Support for Laypersons: A Multi-Method Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Comparing the Effectiveness of Two New CPR Training Methods in Korea: Medical Virtual Reality Simulation and Flipped Learning.Iranian journal of public health · 2023Article
- Instructor Development Workshops for Advanced Life Support Training Courses Held in a Fully Virtual Space: Observational Study.JMIR serious games · 2022Article
- Development of virtual reality content for learning Japan Prehospital Trauma Evaluation and Care initial assessment procedures.Acute medicine & surgeryArticle
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Abstract
introductionTechnology has been a major contributor to recent changes in education, where simulation plays a huge role by providing a unique safe environment, especially with the recent incorporation of immersive virtual reality (VR) training. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is said to double, even triple survival from cardiac arrest, and hence it is crucial to ensure optimal acquisition and retention of these skills. In this study, we aim to compare a VR CPR teaching program to current teaching methods with content validation of the VR course.
methodsA randomized single-blinded simulation-based pilot study where 26 participants underwent baseline assessment of their CPR skills using a validated checklist and Laerdal QCPR®. Participants were randomly allocated and underwent their respective courses. This was followed by a final assessment and a questionnaire for content validation, knowledge and confidence. The data was analysed using STATA 16.2 to determine the standardized mean difference using paired and unpaired
resultsSubjective assessment using the checklist showed statistically significant improvement in the overall scores of both groups (traditional group mean improved from 6.92 to 9.61
conclusionThis pilot study suggests that VR teaching could deliver CPR skills in an attractive manner, with no inferiority in acquisition of these skills compared to traditional methods. To corroborate these findings, we suggest a follow-up study with a larger sample size after adding ventilation and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) skills to the VR course with re-examination after 3-6 months to test retention of the skills.
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