Sonar Nirmay, Pervaze Shohan, Kaur Gurvinder, Sadiq Zaynah, Poobalasingham Sathiyendram, Sergent Bernie
Internal Medicine, Norton Community Hospital, Norton, USA.
Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 12;16(9):e69265. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69265. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a prevalent condition, particularly affecting critically ill patients. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a significant contributor to this condition. Traditional educational methods often fail to effectively convey the risks associated with NSAID use. This study investigated the application of augmented reality (AR) models to enhance patient education in NSAID-induced AKI within an outpatient clinic. The study, conducted over four months with 67 participants, employed a questionnaire-based approach to assess knowledge levels before and after exposure to AR models. The results demonstrated a substantial increase in patient knowledge, and a majority of the participants expressed a willingness to modify their behavior to safeguard their kidneys. The findings suggest that AR holds enormous potential in improving patient comprehension and promoting positive health behaviors. However, limitations such as variations in patient education levels and technology proficiency were acknowledged. Further research is necessary to explore the long-term impact of AR-based education in broader clinical settings.
急性肾损伤（AKI）是一种普遍存在的病症，尤其会影响重症患者。非甾体抗炎药（NSAIDs）是导致这种病症的一个重要因素。传统的教育方法往往无法有效地传达与使用NSAIDs相关的风险。本研究调查了增强现实（AR）模型在门诊诊所中用于加强非甾体抗炎药诱发急性肾损伤患者教育的应用情况。该研究历时四个月，有67名参与者，采用基于问卷的方法来评估接触AR模型前后的知识水平。结果表明患者的知识有显著增加，并且大多数参与者表示愿意改变行为以保护他们的肾脏。研究结果表明，增强现实在提高患者理解能力和促进积极的健康行为方面具有巨大潜力。然而，也认识到存在患者教育水平和技术熟练程度差异等局限性。有必要进行进一步研究，以探讨基于增强现实的教育在更广泛临床环境中的长期影响。
