Authors (including presenting author) :
Chan MY(1)(2), Leung YW(1)(3), Tsoi CS(1)(4)
Affiliation :
(1)Nethersole Clinical Simulation Training Center, HKEC (2)Accident and Emergency department, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (3)Intensive Care Unit, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (4)Nursing Service Division, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Introduction :
Eye-tracking technology provided new insight in training and debriefing. Novel studies applied eye-tracking technology on clinical simulation training such as neonatal airway management and postpartum hemorrhage overseas. Difference between novices and expert on gaze behavior were demonstrated. The use of eye-tracking technology in medical simulation training had not been discussed in Asia. The acceptance and usefulness in training and debriefing remained unknown in Asian region.
Objectives :
In early phase of COVID-19 pandemic, Nethersole Clinical Simulation Training Center designed a new 3-in-1 training to enhance preparedness of healthcare workers to management COVID-19 patients. The use of eye tracking device was incorporated in this training for potential enhancement of learning experience as well as receiving feedback from participants on acceptance of eye tracking device.
Methodology :
10 classes of clinical simulation training on enhanced preparedness of healthcare for COVID-19 were held from 2 April to 29 May 2020. 109 doctors and nurses attended the training with average class size of 11. 20 participants wore eye-tracking device in one scenario, 89 participants joined in one scenario and observed another scenario via 4-screen B-line Medical system. One screen showed 1st person eye-tracking view in real time. Debriefing with the whole group started immediately after each scenario. All participants filled in 6 questions concerning the use of eye-tracking device with Likert scale of 6 at the end of the course. Written comments about the course was freely entered by participants.
Result & Outcome :
Eye-tracking technology enhances my understanding in Crew Resource Management (5.12), enhance my understanding in clinical assessment via understanding gaze behaviors of participants and experts (5.13), enhance my understanding in case management (5.10). Eye-tracking is a good feedback tool for training (5.12), enhances my overall learning experience (5.09), I recommend the use of eye-tracking technology in simulation training (5.14). 13 out of 109(11.9%) written comments related to eye-tracking technique were received: Examples 1. eye tracking device is a good learning experience for me 2. can do more about eye-tracking 3. The eye-tracing technology is really good learning experience. More could be elaborated 4. I would recommend the eye-tracking to improve the training. 5. eye tracking very useful, would like to try more by other teammates
Conclusion: The use of eye tracking technology in clinical simulation training enhance learning experience of participants. It is a useful feedback tool for both wearers and observers. Healthcare professionals recommend its use in simulation training and are ready to explore more.
