title: New training methods based on mixed reality for interventional ultrasound: Design and validation.
abstract: Currently the learning model for ultrasound imaging diagnosis and intervention follows a traditional approach based on learning by doing but this model exposes the patient to the whole learning curve of the novice. In order to enable training in a safe environment without compromising patient's health we have developed and demonstrated face, content and construct validity of a hybrid simulator for ultrasound-guided biopsy. This hybrid simulator is able to provide a support to acquire skills in term of 3D perception and hand-eye coordination thanks to a mixed reality visualization that allows accurate and easy planning of probe position/orientation and needle trajectory to reach the target.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Francesconi
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Freschi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sinceri
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Carbone
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cappelli
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Morelli
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ferrari
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ferrari
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D059032:Learning Curve; D009339:Needles; D000066908:Simulation Training / Q000379:methods*; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional; D014584:User-Computer Interface