To investigate the safe and effective use of augmented reality glasses in paramedic simulation training.
1. Phase 1: Developing AR objects. During this phase, researchers are learning and developing static and dynamic AR objects to be used in trials in Phase 2. The software platforms being used are Unity and Vuforia.
2. Phase 2: Trials. This phase will begin with participant orientation to the Vuzix M300 (AR) smart glasses, and the actual trial run with randomly selected student / health professional groups. Frames of reference to include: baseline – no augmented imagery; participant to perform mannequin assessment, treatment modalities, lifting and moving mannequin between environments; static – mannequin assessment with augmented imagery, without significant body movement (i.e. lifting and moving location); and, dynamic, – mannequin assessment with augmented imagery, participant to perform mannequin assessment, treatment modalities, lifting and moving mannequin between environments. Data focused on ‘User experiences and responses’ will be collected using student surveys, investigator observations and audio / visual recorded observations.
3. Phase 3: Analysis. This phase will involve analyzing the collected data (e.g., ‘User experiences and responses’ will be collected using student surveys and investigator and filmed observations) and produce relevant results.
