AR: VISUALIZATION OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AND TRIGGER FINGER CONDITION

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a median nerve compression medical condition in the vicinity of the wrist, which affects 5% of the worldwide population aged 40 - 60. Meanwhile, trigger finger condition (TFC) is an inflamed tendon occurring within the finger's region, which affects approximately 3% of the worldwide population (> 50 years old). These two conditions cause discomfort, numbness, and loss of motion in the affected area. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of understanding about these conditions, especially among the patients, caregivers, and young adults specifically university students, due to the lack of tools to visualize and understand the conditions entirely. A cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) tool could provide an alternative solution to these problems. Therefore, this research aims to develop an AR application (Tunnel VisionAR) as a visualization tool for patients, caregivers, and students to better understand and manage the syndrome. This study adopts the method of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE). The effectiveness of Tunnel VisionAR is measured by user testing through a questionnaire. Results indicate that participants found the application intuitive and effective in delivering clear information about CTS and TFC, particularly among those with limited prior knowledge. These findings suggest that Tunnel VisionAR has the potential to significantly enhance healthcare education and awareness, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life for users.