DocumentCode :
1238357
Title :
A Framework for the Design of a Novel Haptic-Based Medical Training Simulator
Author :
Tahmasebi, Amir M. ; Hashtrudi-Zaad, Keyvan ; Thompson, David ; Abolmaesumi, Purang
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comput., Queen´´s Univ., Kingston, ON
Volume :
12
Issue :
5
fYear :
2008
Firstpage :
658
Lastpage :
666
Abstract :
This paper presents a framework for the design of a haptic-based medical ultrasound training simulator. The proposed simulator is composed of a PHANToM haptic device and a modular software package that allows for visual feedback and kinesthetic interactions between an operator and multimodality image databases. The system provides real-time ultrasound images in the same fashion as a typical ultrasound machine, enhanced with corresponding augmented computerized tomographic (CT) and/or MRI images. The proposed training system allows trainees to develop radiology techniques and knowledge of the patient´s anatomy with minimum practice on live patients, or in places or at times when radiology devices or patients with rare cases may not be available. Low-level details of the software structure that can be migrated to other similar medical simulators are described. A preliminary human factors study, conducted on the prototype of the developed simulator, demonstrates the potential usage of the system for clinical training.
Keywords :
biomedical MRI; biomedical education; biomedical ultrasonics; computer based training; computerised tomography; courseware; diagnostic radiography; haptic interfaces; medical image processing; ultrasonic imaging; MRI image; PHANToM haptic device; augmented computerized tomographic image; haptic-based medical ultrasound training simulator; kinesthetic interaction; modular software package; multimodality image database; patient anatomy; radiology technique; real-time ultrasound image; visual feedback; Graphical User Interface; Graphical user interface; PHANToM; haptics; medical training simulator; multi-modality; multimodality; software structure; ultrasound; Computer Graphics; Computer-Assisted Instruction; Equipment Design; Equipment Failure Analysis; Software; Software Design; Touch; User-Computer Interface;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Information Technology in Biomedicine, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
1089-7771
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TITB.2008.926496
Filename :
4534388
Link To Document :
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