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Head-Worn Displays for Emergency Medical Services

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In the prehospital environment, head-worn displays (HWDs) could support paramedics and emergency physicians during complex tasks and procedures. Previously, HWDs have been used in emergency medical service (EMS) contexts to support triage, telemedicine, patient monitoring, and patient localization. However, research on HWDs in EMS has three limitations: (1) HWD applications have not been developed based on field research of prehospital operations and training, (2) there are few guidelines that direct HWD deployment and application design, and (3) HWD applications seldom have been tested in randomized controlled trials. Therefore, it is unclear how HWDs affect EMS work and patient outcomes. During my PhD studies, I am investigating the potential of HWDs in EMS. I am addressing the limitations of previous research by conducting a literature review, a field study, design workshops, and a controlled evaluation study. The ultimate aims of this research are to benefit the work of EMS staff and to improve patient safety.

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