An augmented reality simulated sterile environment for Aseptic Technique Training

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Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) are a leading cause of death worldwide. In the United States, the death toll from HAIs exceeds that of AIDS, breast cancer, and motor vehicle accidents combined, totalling nearly 100,000 deaths annually. The correct application of aseptic technique by healthcare professionals is critical to the reduction of HAIs. However, the intricacies of maintaining a sterile field can be difficult for students to grasp due to the invisible nature of pathogens. Traditional teaching methods provide limited opportunity for students to receive feedback on their technique from qualified staff. Clinical settings also afford minimal feedback due to the delay between breaches of asepsis and occurrence of infection. This research presents a novel approach to aseptic technique training that utilises Augmented Reality (AR) technology to simulate a sterile environment. A prototype system, ARSterileSim, was developed based on the findings of a pre-liminary exploratory study.

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