Application of XR Technology in Medical Professional Education Visualization of Sterile and Non-Sterile Areas and Simulated Operation of Medical Devices

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10.2991/978-94-6463-962-9_38How to use a DOI?

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XR; Medical Education; Sterile areas; Simulation; Medical devices

Abstract

This study explores the use of Extended Reality (XR) technology in medical professional education, focusing on infection control and medical device operation training. Infection prevention requires strict recognition of sterile and non-sterile areas, yet traditional methods such as lectures and limited practice often fail to provide sufficient spatial understanding. Similarly, training on complex medical devices, including hemodialysis machines, is constrained by cost, availability, and safety concerns, which restrict opportunities for repeated practice. To address these challenges, an XR-based system was developed using Meta Quest 3 and Unity. The system allows learners to visualize sterile and contaminated zones in real time, reinforcing spatial recognition through intuitive color cues. In addition, it provides an interactive simulation of a hemodialysis machine, enabling learners to practice circuit setup, flow adjustments, and alarm responses in a risk-free environment. Incorrect actions trigger immediate feedback and corrective guidance, promoting safe and repetitive learning. Evaluation with medical students and junior healthcare professionals showed improved accuracy in distinguishing sterile and non-sterile areas, reduced error rates during device operation, and high satisfaction with the immersive training experience. Participants emphasized the benefits of flexible access and unlimited practice opportunities. XR education systems therefore offer a promising complementary tool for infection control and device training, with potential for broader application in clinical education.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Masato Ebine
AU  - Zhu Shengyuan
AU  - Ryo Tanaka
AU  - Iida Ryota
AU  - Yohei Takano
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/01/02
TI  - Application of XR Technology in Medical Professional Education Visualization of Sterile and Non-Sterile Areas and Simulated Operation of Medical Devices
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Lifestyle Diseases and Natural Medicine (ICOLIFEMED 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 407
EP  - 410
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-962-9_38
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-962-9_38
ID  - Ebine2026
ER  -