Pilot evaluation of smart glasses for communication workflow and task performance in prehospital care.
Int J Med InformJun 26, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine
Zhan Zhang, Enze Bai, Yincao Xu et al.
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In 30 seconds
This pilot randomized crossover trial evaluated the impact of smart glasses on communication and task performance in emergency medical services (EMS) during simulated scenarios. The study involved 16 sessions and found that smart glasses improved the completion rates of critical tasks (96.0% vs 48.0%) but resulted in longer simulation and teleconsultation durations compared to standard communication methods.
Key findings
- Smart glasses improved task completion rates for critical tasks (96.0% vs 48.0%) compared to standard communication.
- The use of smart glasses resulted in longer simulation and teleconsultation durations (p < 0.05).
- More physician prompts were recorded with smart glasses (2.1 vs 1.6 per session).
Why it matters
Effective communication in prehospital care is crucial for patient outcomes. The integration of smart glasses may enhance task performance, although it may also complicate workflow due to longer interaction times.