Jo Ann M Iantosca, Shannon L Stewart
Evaluation of the InterRAI Early Years for Degree of Preterm Birth and Gross Motor Delay
Frontiers in psychology
umbrella review aims ascertain extent immersive virtual reality vr augmented reality ar technologies improve specific competencies healthcare professionals within medical education training contrast traditional educational methods intervention adhering prisma guidelines picos approach systematic literature search conducted across major databases identify studies examining use vr ar medical education eligible studies screened categorized based picos criteria descriptive statistics chisquare tests employed analyze data supplemented fisher test small sample sizes specific conditions analysis involved crosstabulating stages work development testing results evaluated variables interest performance engagement performance engagement effectiveness evaluated types technologies used chisquare tests assessed associations categorical variables total 28 studies included majority reporting increased positive effects use immersive technologies vr frequently studied technology particularly performance results stages chisquare analysis pearson value close significance p 0052 suggested nonsignificant trend toward association vr improved outcomes results indicate vr prevalent tool research landscape medical education technologies positive trend toward enhancing educational outcomes however statistical analysis reveal significant association suggesting need research larger sample sizes review underscores potential immersive technologies enhance medical training yet calls rigorous studies establish definitive evidence efficacy