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Using High-Fidelity Virtual Reality for Mass-Casualty Incident Training by First Responders – A Systematic Review of the Literature
Dalarna University, School of Health and Welfare, Caring Science/Nursing.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2171-7193
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2024 (English)In: Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, ISSN 1049-023X, E-ISSN 1945-1938, Vol. 39, no 1, p. 94-105Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Sustainable development
SDG 4: Quality education
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Introduction: First responders’ training and learning regarding how to handle a mass-casualty incident (MCI) is traditionally based on reading and/or training through computer-based scenarios, or sometimes through live simulations with actors. First responders should practice in realistic environments to narrow the theory-practice gap, and the possibility of repeating the training is important for learning. High-fidelity virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool to use for realistic and repeatable simulation training, but it needs to be further evaluated. The aim of this literature review was to provide a comprehensive description of the use of high-fidelity VR for MCI training by first responders.

Methods: A systematic integrative literature review was used according to Whittemore and Knafl’s descriptions. Databases investigated were PubMed, CINAHL Complete, Academic Search Ultimate, Web of Science, and ERIC to find papers addressing the targeted outcome. The electronic search strategy identified 797 potential studies. Seventeen studies were deemed eligible for final inclusion.

Results: Training with VR enables repetition in a way not possible with live simulation, and the realism is similar, yet not as stressful. Virtual reality offers a cost-effective and safe learning environment. The usability of VR depends on the level of immersion, the technology being error-free, and the ease of use.

Conclusions: This integrative review shows that high-fidelity VR training should not rule out live simulation, but rather serve as a complement. First responders became more confident and prepared for real-life MCIs after training with high-fidelity VR, but efforts should be made to solve the technical issues found in this review to further improve the usability.

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Cambridge University Press, 2024. Vol. 39, no 1, p. 94-105
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disaster medicine, Emergency Medical Services, high-fidelity simulation, mass-casualty incident, review. simulation training, situated cognition theory, virtual reality
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-48014DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x24000049ISI: 001157480000001PubMedID: 38328887OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-48014DiVA, id: diva2:1836827
Available from: 2024-02-12 Created: 2024-02-12 Last updated: 2024-06-14Bibliographically approved

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