Augmented Reality Medical Simulation: A Multi‐Site Study of Factors That Influence Acceptance
An erratum to this article was published (Paediatr Anaesth, Jun 2026 ↗)
Authors' conclusion
AR simulations are highly acceptable and usable for pediatric resuscitation training, with perceived ease of use and computer self-efficacy influencing AR adoption.
Study context
- Population
- Anesthesiology residents with ≥2 weeks of pediatric anesthesia experience, nine academic children's hospitals in the US and Hong Kongcompleted the study
- Participants
- 101 residents
- Outcome
- Factors influencing acceptance of AR for medical simulation in pediatric anesthesiology (Technology Acceptance Model)
Methodological detailsMagic Leap 1 headsets; simulated augmented reality (AR) pediatric resuscitation scenario; data via electronic surveys
- Magic Leap 1 headsets; simulated AR pediatric resuscitation scenario; data via electronic surveys
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Factors influencing AR acceptance (Technology Acceptance Model (TAM))
- Perceived ease of use and computer self-efficacy predicted perceived usefulness
- Behavioral intention to use the AR system influenced by perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Usability (System Usability Scale)
- Agreement on ease of use
- 83%
Ergonomics (ISO 9241-400)
- Minimal physical discomfort
Original publication
Augmented Reality Medical Simulation: A Multi‐Site Study of Factors That Influence Acceptance. Paediatr Anaesth. Published 18 September 2025. doi:10.
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