Acceptance and use of extended reality in surgical training: an umbrella review
Abstract Background Extended reality (XR) technologies which include virtual, augmented, and mixed reality have significant potential in surgical training, because they can help to eliminate the limitations of traditional methods. This umbrella review aimed to investigate factors that influence the...
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| author | Esmaeel Toni Elham Toni Mahsa Fereidooni Haleh Ayatollahi |
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| description | Abstract Background Extended reality (XR) technologies which include virtual, augmented, and mixed reality have significant potential in surgical training, because they can help to eliminate the limitations of traditional methods. This umbrella review aimed to investigate factors that influence the acceptance and use of XR in surgical training using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model. Methods An umbrella review was conducted in 2024 by searching various databases until the end of 2023. Studies were selected based on the predefined eligibility criteria and analyzed using the components of the UTAUT model. The quality and risk of bias of the selected studies were assessed, and the findings were reported descriptively. Results A total of 44 articles were included in this study. In most studies, XR technologies were used for surgical training of orthopedics, neurology, and laparoscopy. Based on the UTAUT model, the findings indicated that XR technologies improved surgical skills and procedural accuracy while simultaneously reducing risks and operating room time (performance expectancy). In terms of effort expectancy, user-friendly systems were accessible for the trainees with various levels of expertise. From a social influence standpoint, XR technologies enhanced learning by providing positive feedback from experienced surgeons during surgical training. In addition, facilitating conditions emphasized the importance of resource availability and addressing technical and financial limitations to maximize the effectiveness of XR technologies in surgical training. Conclusions XR technologies significantly improve surgical training by increasing skills and procedural accuracy. Although adoption is facilitated by designing user-friendly interfaces and positive social influences, financial and resource challenges must be overcome, too. The successful integration of XR into surgical training necessitates careful curriculum design and resource allocation. Future research should focus on overcoming these barriers, so that XR can fully realize its potential in surgical training. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bae799eafd4044df86bb8b8e7bbaae082024-12-08T12:20:26ZengBMCSystematic Reviews2046-40532024-12-0113112810.1186/s13643-024-02723-wAcceptance and use of extended reality in surgical training: an umbrella reviewEsmaeel Toni0Elham Toni1Mahsa Fereidooni2Haleh Ayatollahi3Medical Informatics, Student Research Committee, Iran University of Medical SciencesHealth Information Technology, Department of Health Information Sciences, Faculty of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Kerman University of Medical SciencesMedical Informatics, Department of Health Information Technology, Urmia University of Medical SciencesMedical Informatics, Health Management and Economics Research Center, Health Management Research Institute, Iran University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background Extended reality (XR) technologies which include virtual, augmented, and mixed reality have significant potential in surgical training, because they can help to eliminate the limitations of traditional methods. This umbrella review aimed to investigate factors that influence the acceptance and use of XR in surgical training using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model. Methods An umbrella review was conducted in 2024 by searching various databases until the end of 2023. Studies were selected based on the predefined eligibility criteria and analyzed using the components of the UTAUT model. The quality and risk of bias of the selected studies were assessed, and the findings were reported descriptively. Results A total of 44 articles were included in this study. In most studies, XR technologies were used for surgical training of orthopedics, neurology, and laparoscopy. Based on the UTAUT model, the findings indicated that XR technologies improved surgical skills and procedural accuracy while simultaneously reducing risks and operating room time (performance expectancy). In terms of effort expectancy, user-friendly systems were accessible for the trainees with various levels of expertise. From a social influence standpoint, XR technologies enhanced learning by providing positive feedback from experienced surgeons during surgical training. In addition, facilitating conditions emphasized the importance of resource availability and addressing technical and financial limitations to maximize the effectiveness of XR technologies in surgical training. Conclusions XR technologies significantly improve surgical training by increasing skills and procedural accuracy. Although adoption is facilitated by designing user-friendly interfaces and positive social influences, financial and resource challenges must be overcome, too. The successful integration of XR into surgical training necessitates careful curriculum design and resource allocation. Future research should focus on overcoming these barriers, so that XR can fully realize its potential in surgical training.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02723-wSurgical trainingExtended realityVirtual realityAugmented realtyMixed realityUmbrella review |
| spellingShingle | Esmaeel Toni Elham Toni Mahsa Fereidooni Haleh Ayatollahi Acceptance and use of extended reality in surgical training: an umbrella review Systematic Reviews Surgical training Extended reality Virtual reality Augmented realty Mixed reality Umbrella review |
| title | Acceptance and use of extended reality in surgical training: an umbrella review |
| title_full | Acceptance and use of extended reality in surgical training: an umbrella review |
| title_fullStr | Acceptance and use of extended reality in surgical training: an umbrella review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acceptance and use of extended reality in surgical training: an umbrella review |
| title_short | Acceptance and use of extended reality in surgical training: an umbrella review |
| title_sort | acceptance and use of extended reality in surgical training an umbrella review |
| topic | Surgical training Extended reality Virtual reality Augmented realty Mixed reality Umbrella review |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02723-w |
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