Needle insertion is the most basic skill in medical care, and training has to be imparted not
only for physicians but also for nurses and paramedics. In most needle insertion procedures …

In this paper we report on an initial survey of user evaluation techniques used in Augmented
Reality (AR) research. To identify all papers which include AR evaluations we reviewed …

Measurement of perceived egocentric distance, whether of visual or auditory targets, is a
topic of fundamental importance that is still being actively pursued and debated. Beyond its …

Virtual models are increasingly used in science education, especially in spatially demanding
domains. However, few studies have directly compared the effectiveness of virtual and …

Anatomical understanding is critical to medical education. With reduced teaching time and
limited cadaver availability, it is important to investigate how best to utilize in vivo imaging to …

The present study examined the impact of augmented-reality visualization, in comparison to
conventional ultrasound (CUS), on the learning of ultrasound-guided needle insertion …

This chapter discusses the capabilities of extended reality technology in informal learning
environments, such as museums and cultural heritage sites. Recent developments in …

The present research investigates how mental visualization of a 3D object from 2D cross
sectional images is influenced by displacing the images from the source object, as is …

Purpose: Biopsies play a crucial role in determining the classification and staging of tumors.
Ultrasound is frequently used in this procedure to provide real-time anatomical information …

Objective. We describe a case series constituting the first clinical trial by intravenous (IV)
team nurses using the sonic flashlight (SF) for ultrasound guidance of peripherally inserted …