Application of augmented reality technology combined with transcranial Doppler ultrasound in nursing teaching of cerebrovascular diseases
Objective To explore the application of virtual augmented reality(AR)technology combined with transcranial Doppler ultrasound(TCD)in nursing teaching of cerebrovascular diseases.Methods Eighty-six nursing students who interned in the Department of Neurology of The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University from January 2021 to November 2022 were assigned into control group(students of grade 2021)and research group(students of grade 2022).The control group received traditional teaching with AR technology about the anatomy of the cerebral arterial circle,its composition,and adjacent structures.The research group was given AR-assisted teaching combined with TCD-based demonstration and interpretation.At the end of internship,the assessment scores,satisfaction with teaching,clinical decision-making ability,self-learning ability,and problem-solving ability were compared between the two groups.SPSS 23.0 was used to perform the non-parametric test,t test,and chi-square test.Results The theoretical,practical,and comprehensive ability assessment scores of the research group[90(89,96),95(90,96),and 93(90,96),respectively]were significantly higher than those of the control group[89(87,91),90(89,92),and 91(89,94),respectively].In terms of satisfaction with teaching effects,teaching methods,teaching content,and teaching style,the scores of the research group[16(15,18),(5.98±0.91),(3.38±0.52),and 13(11,14),respectively]were significantly higher than those of the control group[14(13,16),(4.23±0.65),(2.37±0.36),and 13(10,14),respectively].The research group showed significantly better independent learning abilities than the control group in information seeking[(4.66±0.71)vs.(4.00±0.61)]and solution seeking[(4.43±0.68)vs.(4.41±0.67)],with no significant differences in the other dimensions between the two groups.The research group was significantly superior to the control group in all problem-solving dimensions:positive orientation[12(10,12)vs.10(9,11)],rationality[26(23,28)vs.21(21,24)],negative orientation[15(13,20)vs.20(17,20)],avoidance style[17(15,18)vs.19(17,20)],and impulsivity/neglect style[16(15,18)vs.18(16,20)].For rounds assessment,the research group showed significantly higher scores than the control group in all the items except"communication with patients"[(9.21±0.39)vs.(9.04±0.53)]and"patient satisfaction with nursing students"[(8.92±0.53)vs.(8.73±0.56)].Conclusions The teaching method based on AR combined with TCD can improve nursing students'knowledge of cerebrovascular diseases,clinical nursing ability,and satisfaction with teaching.
Augmented realityCerebrovascular diseaseNursing teachingDepartment of NeurologyStudent nurse internTranscranial Doppler ultrasound