ArticleJMIR human factors2022
Applications and User Perceptions of Smart Glasses in Emergency Medical Services: Semistructured Interview Study.
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- A narrative review of advancing medical education through technology: the role of smart glasses in situated learning.BMC medical education · 2025Review
- Telemedicine via data glasses in CBRN protection suit-Evaluation of medical qualification and technical feasibility.PloS one · 2025Article
- Enhancing Emergency Medical Services with Smart Glasses Technology for Optimal Ambulance Positioning in Simulated Critical Patient Care Scenarios.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
- Smart Glasses with Augmented Reality Workflow; A Modern Tool for Triage in Mass Casualty Incidents.Archives of academic emergency medicine · 2025Article
- A Smart Glass Telemedicine Application for Prehospital Communication: User-Centered Design Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Use of Smart Glasses (Assisted Reality) for Western Australian X-ray Operators' Continuing Professional Development: A Pilot Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Impact of Smart Glasses on Patient Care Time in Emergency Medical Services Ambulance.Prehospital and disaster medicine · 2023Article
- Perceptions About Augmented Reality in Remote Medical Care: Interview Study of Emergency Telemedicine Providers.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Smart Glasses for Supporting Distributed Care Work: Systematic Review.JMIR medical informatics · 2023Review
- Designing and implementing smart glass technology for emergency medical services: a sociotechnical perspective.JAMIA open · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundSmart glasses have been gaining momentum as a novel technology because of their advantages in enabling hands-free operation and see-what-I-see remote consultation. Researchers have primarily evaluated this technology in hospital settings; however, limited research has investigated its application in prehospital operations.
objectiveThe aim of this study is to understand the potential of smart glasses to support the work practices of prehospital providers, such as emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.
methodsWe conducted semistructured interviews with 13 EMS providers recruited from 4 hospital-based EMS agencies in an urban area in the east coast region of the United States. The interview questions covered EMS workflow, challenges encountered, technology needs, and users' perceptions of smart glasses in supporting daily EMS work. During the interviews, we demonstrated a system prototype to elicit more accurate and comprehensive insights regarding smart glasses. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using the open coding technique.
resultsWe identified four potential application areas for smart glasses in EMS: enhancing teleconsultation between distributed prehospital and hospital providers, semiautomating patient data collection and documentation in real time, supporting decision-making and situation awareness, and augmenting quality assurance and training. Compared with the built-in touch pad, voice commands and hand gestures were indicated as the most preferred and suitable interaction mechanisms. EMS providers expressed positive attitudes toward using smart glasses during prehospital encounters. However, several potential barriers and user concerns need to be considered and addressed before implementing and deploying smart glasses in EMS practice. They are related to hardware limitations, human factors, reliability, workflow, interoperability, and privacy.
conclusionsSmart glasses can be a suitable technological means for supporting EMS work. We conclude this paper by discussing several design considerations for realizing the full potential of this hands-free technology.
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