Safety, quality & education

The educational impact of technology-enhanced learning in regional anaesthesia: a scoping review

Br J AnaesthPublished Scoping review

Authors' conclusion

Technology-enhanced RA training can provide a positive and effective learning experience, with potential to reduce the steep learning curve associated with gaining RA proficiency.

Study context

Population
Learners in regional anaesthesia (RA) trainingstudies included
Participants
27 participants
Comparison
Technology-enhanced RA training
Outcome
Impact of technology-enhanced RA training
Methodological details3 databases searched (MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science); 158 relevant citations identified
  • 3 databases searched (MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science); 158 relevant citations identified

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

Studies reporting a positive impact of technology-enhanced RA training (of 27)

26

Seven technologies used: artificial intelligence, immersive virtual reality, desktop virtual reality, needle guidance technology, robotics, augmented reality, haptic feedback devices

7

Original publication

The educational impact of technology-enhanced learning in regional anaesthesia: a scoping review. Br J Anaesth. Published 31 May 2024. doi:10.1016/j.bja.2024.04.045

Composed by AI from the published abstract and checked against it. How Briefs are made →

Get them every week

New studies on this topic in My Week and in your Monday e-mail.

We e-mail you a sign-in link and a code. No password, no spam.