Publications by authors named "Anouk Verhellen"
In several orthopedic procedures, the accurate use of surgical power tools is critical to avoid damage to surrounding tissues. As such, various guidance techniques and safety measures were developed. Augmented reality (AR) guidance shows promise but requires validation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study used the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to investigate the acceptance of HMD-based AR surgical navigation.
Methods: An experiment was conducted in which participants drilled 12 predefined holes using freehand drilling, proprioceptive control, and AR assistance. Technology acceptance was assessed through a survey and non-participant observations.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use of augmented-reality (AR) assistance for improving the accuracy and learning curve of external ventricular drain (EVD) placement compared to traditional freehand techniques.
- Sixteen medical students conducted EVD placements on a phantom head using both methods before and after training, with results showing that AR significantly outperformed freehand both in accuracy and quality of placements.
- The findings suggest that AR guidance allows novices to achieve accuracy on par with trained individuals, highlighting its potential to enhance learning and procedural outcomes in medical training.