Design Thinking Health: Telepresence for Remote Teams with Mobile Augmented Reality

Lauren Aquino Shluzas (), Gabriel Aldaz () and Larry Leifer ()
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Lauren Aquino Shluzas: Center for Design Research
Gabriel Aldaz: Center for Design Research
Larry Leifer: Center for Design Research

A chapter in Design Thinking Research, 2016, pp 53-66 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This research examines the capabilities and boundaries of a hands-free mobile augmented reality (AR) system for distributed healthcare. We use a developer version of the Google Glass™ head-mounted display to develop software applications to enable remote connectivity in the healthcare field; characterize system usage, data integration, and data visualization capabilities; and conduct a series of pilot studies involving medical scenarios. This book chapter discusses the need for a AR head-mounted display to improve chronic wound care photography and to facilitate surgical interventions. We provide an overview of the system architecture used in this research, and highlight future applications of AR systems for improved clinical care. In the broader context of distributed collaboration for improved healthcare delivery, this research provides a foundation for: (i) examining the use of technology for complex distributed problem solving through interdisciplinary collaboration; (ii) gaining an improved understanding of the benefits of human augmentation through enhanced visualization and auditory capabilities, on healthcare team performance; and (iii) exploring an AR system’s ability to influence behavior change in situations requiring acute decision-making through interaction between centralized experts and point-of-impact delivery personnel. Moreover, this chapter provides insight into the need for future IT systems engineering projects aimed at enhancing healthcare connectivity and distributed care.

Keywords: Augmented Reality; Pressure Ulcer; Inertial Measurement Unit; Augmented Reality System; Mobile Augmented Reality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-19641-1_5

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