Measuring Stress and Perceptions for a Virtual Reality–Based Pericardiocentesis Procedure Simulation for Medical Training: Usability Study
VR-based simulations for high-risk medical procedures are effective training tools with high usability (SUS=75) and strong immersion. Simulator sickness correlated with physiological stress, emphasizing the need for design refinements to improve user comfort. Prior VR experience improved usability and reduced simulator sickness but did not significantly impact HRV markers. Future research should refine VR interfaces to balance immersion with minimized cognitive and physical discomfort.
Authors
- Rodrigo García-Carmona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4427-9579)
- Pablo Cardinal‐Fernández (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4459-8919)
- Alberto Rubio-López (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3629-8254)
- Ángel González‐Pinto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6959-7158)
- A. Baixauli Rubio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0622-8984)
- Laura Zarandieta-Román
Institutions
- Universidad San Pablo CEU (ES)
- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón (ES)
- Hospital Universitario HM Madrid (ES)
- HM Hospitales (ES)
- Camilo José Cela University (ES)
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (ES)
- Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Serious Games
- Published
- 2025-03-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/68515
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.87