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International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery

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Open Access 01-12-2020 | Muscle Relaxant | Original Article

Toward interprofessional team training for surgeons and anesthesiologists using virtual reality

Authors: Vuthea Chheang, Virve Fischer, Holger Buggenhagen, Tobias Huber, Florentine Huettl, Werner Kneist, Bernhard Preim, Patrick Saalfeld, Christian Hansen

Published in: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery | Issue 12/2020

Abstract

Purpose

In this work, a virtual environment for interprofessional team training in laparoscopic surgery is proposed. Our objective is to provide a tool to train and improve intraoperative communication between anesthesiologists and surgeons during laparoscopic procedures.

Methods

An anesthesia simulation software and laparoscopic simulation software are combined within a multi-user virtual reality (VR) environment. Furthermore, two medical training scenarios for communication training between anesthesiologists and surgeons are proposed and evaluated. Testing was conducted and social presence was measured. In addition, clinical feedback from experts was collected by following a think-aloud protocol and through structured interviews.

Results

Our prototype is assessed as a reasonable basis for training and extensive clinical evaluation. Furthermore, the results of testing revealed a high degree of exhilaration and social presence of the involved physicians. Valuable insights were gained from the interviews and the think-aloud protocol with the experts of anesthesia and surgery that showed the feasibility of team training in VR, the usefulness of the system for medical training, and current limitations.

Conclusion

The proposed VR prototype provides a new basis for interprofessional team training in surgery. It engages the training of problem-based communication during surgery and might open new directions for operating room training.

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Title: Toward interprofessional team training for surgeons and anesthesiologists using virtual reality
Authors: Vuthea Chheang
Virve Fischer
Holger Buggenhagen
Tobias Huber
Florentine Huettl
Werner Kneist
Bernhard Preim
Patrick Saalfeld
Christian Hansen
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Muscle Relaxant
Muscle Relaxant
Published in: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery / Issue 12/2020
Print ISSN: 1861-6410
Electronic ISSN: 1861-6429
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11548-020-02276-y

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