The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
This study evaluates whether the Apple Vision Pro (AVP), a head-mounted display device, can be used as a virtual monitor for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Participating surgeons wear the Apple Vision Pro instead of viewing a traditional operating room monitor while performing their normal cases. The main goals of the study are to assess: (1) visualization quality (how is the visualization quality when compared to using a traditional monitor), (2) ergonomic characteristics (ergonomics such as neck pain, back pain, shoulder discomfort and when compared to using a traditional monitor), (3) task-load index (NASA-TLX workload while using the device), and (4) feasibility (whether cases can be completed successfully using the device). The study team hypothesizes that using the Apple Vision Pro will provide superior visual resolution and improved ergonomics compared with viewing on a standard 32-inch 4K boom-mounted operating room monitor. After each case, surgeons rate their experience across these outcomes based on their previous experience of using a traditional monitor.
Study Procedures Enrolled physicians use the Apple Vision Pro (AVP) in place of a traditional monitor for the duration of each participating case. The AVP is worn from intra-operative visualization setup (typically at incision or first use of the imaging system) until the conclusion of the primary intra-operative visualization phase. No modifications are made to the physician's standard operative technique, instrumentation, or intra-operative workflow apart from substitution of the display device. If the physician determines at any point during a case that the AVP cannot support safe complet…
Inclusion Criteria: * Vision correction with contacts and Lasik are acceptable. * Surgeons who wear glasses and who have corrective lens inserts in the Apple Vision Pro. Exclusion Criteria: * Vision correction with glasses and no custom lens inserts for the Apple Vision Pro. * Significant vision impairment that is not corrected. * Pregnant women: A known risk when wearing the AVP is nausea and dizziness; we do not want to exacerbate this. * Adults with known seizure disorders.
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