Research Article
Exploring Care Home Workers’ Views on Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Hand Hygiene Training: A Realist Interview Study
Table 1
How AR and VR training may work for upskilling healthcare workers.
| Context/condition | Mechanism (s) | Outcome (s) |
| Realistic (high fidelity) simulations/visualisation | +Perceptions of realistic haptics and imagery | =More effective learning (e.g., increased understanding/learning, enhanced skills, proficiency, and performance) | =Learner satisfaction with tool and realism | +Easier and more detailed visualisation of patient anatomy | =More effective learning | =Learner satisfaction with tool and realism | +Interactive experience | =More effective learning |
| VR or AR that immerses learners | +Engages learners in deep immersion | =Improved learning, knowledge, comfort with knowledge, and skill performance |
| When teaching transferable skills or knowledge | +Enhances skills | =Knowledge and skill transfer to clinical practice and simulators | +Practice in a safe environment |
| Novices | +Repeated practice | =Technical proficiency, skill acquisition, and improved performance |
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