Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) has a wide range of potential applications to enhance health care. Understanding how the introduction of a new technology may impact employees is essential for overall health care system success. Survey responses were obtained before and after a health care-focused interactive AR demonstration at a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center. Data were assessed with descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon signed rank matched pairs test, pooled t test, and analysis of variance. A total of 166 individuals participated in the demonstration and survey. Statistically significant improvements were seen after the use of the new AR technology in each of the categories assessed using a 5-point Likert scale. Scores for perceptions of institutional innovativeness increased from 3.4 to 4.5 (a 22% increase; P < .001); employee excitement about the VA increased from 3.7 to 4.3 (a 12% increase; P < .001); and employee likelihood to continue working at VA increased from 4.2 to 4.5 (a 6% increase; P < .001). Subgroup analysis demonstrated statistically significant differences by employee veteran status, VA tenure, and sex. Respondents felt strongly that this type of work will positively impact health care and that the VA should continue these efforts. An AR demonstration significantly increased employee excitement and intention to continue employment at the VA and provided valuable insights about the most impactful uses of AR in health care.

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