Non-linear, Team-based VR Training for Cardiac Arrest Care with enhanced CRM Toolkit

TL;DR

This paper presents iREACT, a non-linear VR simulation for cardiac arrest training that improves CRM skills by providing realistic, collaborative, and data-rich scenarios, validated through expert evaluation.

Contribution

Introduction of iREACT, a novel VR platform that enhances cardiac arrest training with dynamic, team-based scenarios and comprehensive feedback mechanisms.

Findings

High usability and educational value confirmed by medical experts

Effective in improving CRM skills in simulated environments

Potential for broader application in high-stakes team training

Abstract

This paper introduces iREACT, a novel VR simulation addressing key limitations in traditional cardiac arrest (CA) training. Conventional methods struggle to replicate the dynamic nature of real CA events, hindering Crew Resource Management (CRM) skill development. iREACT provides a non-linear, collaborative environment where teams respond to changing patient states, mirroring real CA complexities. By capturing multi-modal data (user actions, cognitive load, visual gaze) and offering real-time and post-session feedback, iREACT enhances CRM assessment beyond traditional methods. A formative evaluation with medical experts underscores its usability and educational value, with potential applications in other high-stakes training scenarios to improve teamwork, communication, and decision-making.