To assess the content validity and concurrent of a haptically (force feedback) rendered, virtual reality simulation temporal bone surgery.Eleven naive surgical trainees were given 1-hour lesson on operation, cortical mastoidectomy, in environment with trainer networked simulator then asked to perform this procedure real bone.The was found be convincing representation drilling could said exhibit face validity. The an effective means teaching both anatomy approach as judged by oral assessments...

We describe the design and trial of a remotely conducted surgical master class, using haptic virtual environment. The instructor was located in United States class Australia. responses audience participants are presented.

The Haptic Workbench combines stereo images, co-located force feedback and 3D audio to produce a small-scale hands- in virtual environment system. This paper present the Workbench, HCI issues that arose its deployment prototype industrial applications. problems associated with combining global graphic local haptic rendering an efficient generalized manner are described. benefits difficulties this class of system discussed, experience gained applying it applications is described conclusions...

This paper presents a system that will support remote guidance collaboration, in which local expert guides remotely located assistant to perform physical, three-dimensional tasks. The supports this by allowing the annotate, point at and draw upon objects location using pen tablet-based interface control laser projection device. specific design criteria for are drawn from tele-health scenario involving medical examination of patients software architecture implementation details associated...

Although exercising at home has benefits, it is not always engaging or motivating. Augmented Reality (AR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) offer the potential to make in-home and exergaming more inclusive immersive, but there limited research investigating how such systems can be designed. We employed a participatory design approach involving semi-structured interviews investigate homes augmented facilitate experiences. developed 10 recommendations for developing home-based experiences using AR...

We address advanced Internet for complex telehealth applications by reviewing four hospital-based broadband projects and identifying common threads. These were conducted in Australia under a 6-year research project on applications. Each addressed specific clinical needs its development was guided the clinicians involved. trialed field evaluated against initial requirements. The covered remote management of resuscitation team district hospital, guidance interpretation echocardiography,...

In this position paper we present our view that Chinese international students in Australia are aided by the emphasis on student-centred learning and theory practice Australian tertiary instruction, even though culture may contrast with previous experiences of these students. We base observations drawn from those involvement Human Computer Interaction (HCI) course offered at National University.

We gathered ethnographic evidence from surgeons about the concept of gesture-based control over display their patients' radiographic scan data during surgery. This would give direct access to without compromising sterile working field and needing rely on other clinicians interpret instructions. Our approach involved interviewing observing them in operating theatre. included earlier publications this we used a grounded theory analyse our data. findings address diversity across surgical...

The next generation of telehealth systems running over broadband Internet will offer opportunities to change the way clinicians provide health services. This case study is a component larger research project which explores implications in tertiary healthcare setting. question this addresses how train and prepare do their job using systems. presents observations twelve during training sessions conducted for them as they prepared use prototype system pilot trial at hospital.

We present the initial exploration of using ForceForm, a dynamically deformable interactive surface, for an application in medical domain. ForceForm provides direct dynamic interaction which is soft and malleable. are interested pursuing its use as training tool scenarios involve with human skin. As example this, we have developed palpation application. Previous work this area uses haptic devices do not exhibited by ForceForm. This workshop paper details our discussion findings expert user...

Abstract We present a pilot trial of broadband telehealth system for tertiary outpatient consultations and use it as case study to explore issues that arise in designing evaluating at level health care. The used pediatric surgical patients; these involve high levels interpersonal communications, multiple participants, the need share interactive access large patient data sets. human-centered evaluation approach applied care application (in hospital setting using actual clinical...

A pilot case-study of the ICT systems two self-managed Aboriginal councils in Australian state New South Wales has been undertaken order to assess nature and potential software interventions. Our study indicates that development task-driven interfaces could significantly support processes activities council management contribute alleviating stress associated with current systems. vision is develop these together networking for peer-to-peer collaboration between councils, compliance agencies...

Touch surfaces are common devices but they often uniformly flat and provide little flexibility beyond changing the visual information communicated to user via software. Furthermore, controls for interaction not tangible usually specified placed by interface designer. Using ForceForm, a dynamically deformable interactive surface, is able directly sculpt surface create with force feedback properties. These can be made according user's specifications, then relinquished when no longer needed. We...

Networked collaborative virtual reality systems have been proposed for surgical education. They allow an instructor to teach a student using shared model, even if separated by distance. For these be accepted within the community there must compelling body of evidence that demonstrates learning occurs in training environment, and is transferable operating theatre. We developed networked multisensory system teaching surgery temporal bone conducted transfer trial. To augment quantitative...

This paper evaluates a demonstration of in-vivo (live) surgery over broadband Internet connection between the USA and Australia. Two specific targets evaluation are use remote 3D video display laparoscopic structure to replicate actual surgical training in operating room. The materials include preliminary design preparation records, recordings two-way data video, exit questionnaires, debriefing discussion notes follow-up interviews with participants. Prior work this area is surveyed...