Connaghan, R., Poyade, M. and Rea, P. M. (2019) Evaluation of child-friendly augmented reality tool for patient-centered education in radiology and bone reconstruction. In: Rea, P. M. (ed.) Biomedical Visualisation, Volume 4. Series: Advances in experimental medicine and biology (1171). Springer International Publishing, pp. 105-126. ISBN 9783030242800 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-24281-7_9)
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Abstract
The use of augmented reality (AR) has a rich history and is used in a number of fields. Its application in healthcare and anatomy education is developing considerable interest. However, although its popularity is on the rise, its use as an educational and practical tool has not been sufficiently evaluated, especially with children. Therefore, this study presents the design, development and evaluation of an educational tablet-based application with AR functionality for children. A distal radius fracture was chosen, as it is one of the more common fractures in the younger age group. Following a standardized software engineering methodology, we identified functional and non-functional requirements, creating a child-friendly tablet based AR application. This used industry standard software and incorporated three-dimensional models of a buckle fracture, object and image target marker recognition, interactivity and educational elements. In addition, we surveyed children at the Glasgow Science Centre on its usability, design and educational effectiveness. Seventy-one children completed a questionnaire (25 also underwent a short structured interview). Overall, the feedback was positive relating to entertainment value, graphic design, usability and educational scope of the application. Notably, it was shown to increase user understanding of radiology across all age groups following a trial of the application. This study shows the great potential of using digital technologies, and more particularly augmented information, in engaging future generations in science from a young age. Creation of educational materials using digital technologies, and evaluating its effectiveness, highlights the great scope novel technology could have in anatomical education and training.
| Item Type: | Book Sections |
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| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Poyade, Mr Matthieu and Rea, Professor Paul |
| Authors: | Connaghan, R., Poyade, M., and Rea, P. M. |
| College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| ISBN: | 9783030242800 |
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