Mixed Reality–To Better Prepare Medical First Responders for Mass-Casualty Incident Response

Introduction: Mass-casualty incidents (MCI) featuring a large number of injured persons caused by human-made or natural disasters are increasing globally. During these incidents, medical first responders (MFR) need to take appropriate action that saves lives. In this context, the adage “practice makes perfect” is befitting MCI training. However, providing large-scale training often difficult due significant effort required create types exercises. Drawbacks include actors needed portray victims, availability infrastructure, and realistic treatments. Virtual Reality (VR) has been demonstrated in several domains be serious alternative, some areas also improvement conventional As an advanced alternative VR, Mixed (MR) have potential provide dynamic simulation VR environment hands-on practice on victims. The aim is: 1) present insights newly developed MR system for preparedness 2) discuss pedagogical aspects e.g. how intended learning outcomes perceived training, participants experience what impact will their future work practice. Method: An system, designed teams up four MFRs perform real-time, pilot-tested at beginning 2023. features fully functional touch-enabled human manikin design practicing skills emergency situations. pilot tests carried out within Med1stMR project (https://www.med1stmr.eu/) where approximately MFR evaluated based outcome. Results: Preliminary results from available conference. Conclusion: Research strengthen knowledge as method better support preparedness.