# Augmented Reality System for the Education of Clinical Caregivers of Older Adults

> **NIH NIH R44** · INNOVATIVE DESIGN LABS, INC. · 2020 · $688,185

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
Proposed is a system to combine and leverage the advantages of both existing physical mannequin-based
training and virtual media to support clinical learning using Augmented Reality (AR). Significance: Education
in clinical settings is often challenging, infeasible, risky, difficult to organize, time-consuming, and expensive.
Due to these barriers, the value of mannequin-based simulation is well recognized and is incorporated
extensively into medical education. In general, the purpose of mannequin use in education is to simulate a
physical "patient" on which to learn, demonstrate, and test skill without fear of harming patients prior to
entering clinical environments. Despite their substantial benefits, physical mannequins have several
fundamental limitations that do not allow them to demonstrate the many unique phases and expressions of a
disease or person-to-person differences in anatomy and physiology. This limits the ability for a learner to view
dynamic changes over time and to explore disease progression and consequences of interventions.
Hypothesis: This research hypothesizes that existing, current mannequins can be enhanced through an
innovative and practical Augmented Reality solution. In the Phase I effort a prototype system and sample
educational material covering Pressure Ulcer care was developed and analyzed through pilot studies with
Nursing educators, Doctoral Degree in Nursing (DNP) students, and pre-licensure students. The pilot results of
the technology demonstrated a high degree of positivity and exceptional enthusiasm and all Phase I metrics of
success were met or exceeded. Specific Aims: In Phase II the following aims are proposed: 1) Design a
comprehensive suite of course content and design the technology's integration into a College of Nursing
course, 2) Develop a production-ready system, and 3) Validate the system utility through human subject testing
and expert evaluation of the system.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9964623
- **Project number:** 5R44AG057257-03
- **Recipient organization:** INNOVATIVE DESIGN LABS, INC.
- **Principal Investigator:** Adam Becker
- **Activity code:** R44 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $688,185
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2017-09-01 → 2023-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9964623

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9964623, Augmented Reality System for the Education of Clinical Caregivers of Older Adults (5R44AG057257-03). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9964623. Licensed CC0.

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