AR vs In Person Simulation for Medical Workplace Training

The Physiologic and Emotional Effects of Augmented Reality Simulation Versus In Person Simulation - A Noninferiority, Randomized Controlled Trial

This study will evaluate the physiologic and emotional effects of an augmented reality (AR) simulation versus an in-person simulation. This is a single institution, non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial. The target enrollment will be 100 participants in each group for a total of 200 participants. One group will wear an AR headset and participate in an AR medical crisis scenario and the other group will participate in the same scenario with a traditional, mannequin based in situ simulation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hospital providers, including nurses, physician assistants, physicians, physician trainees, and other healthcare workers at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) and affiliated facilities who communicate with patients daily will be included

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants with reported severe motion sickness
• Nausea
• Seizure disorder
• Currently using chronotropic heart medications, such as β blockers