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Published on in Vol 3 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/98090, first published .
Medical students practice lumbar puncture on a spine model with AR guidance.

User Experience Comparison of a Traditional Mannequin-Based and an Augmented Reality Lumbar Puncture Simulator in Geriatric Medicine Training: Questionnaire Study

User Experience Comparison of a Traditional Mannequin-Based and an Augmented Reality Lumbar Puncture Simulator in Geriatric Medicine Training: Questionnaire Study

Emma Combret   1, 2 , MSc ;   Alexis Bourgeais   2, 3 , MD ;   Frédéric Noublanche   1, 2, 3, 4 , PhD ;   Cédric Annweiler   1, 2, 3, 4, 5 , MD, PhD

1 Laboratoire de Psychologie des Pays de la Loire (UR4638), Angers, Pays de la Loire, France

2 Department of Geriatric Medicine and Memory Clinic, Research Center on Autonomy and Longevity, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers, Angers, Pays de la Loire, France

3 Health Faculty, Université d'Angers, Angers, Pays de la Loire, France

4 Gérontopôle Autonomie Longévité des Pays de la Loire, Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

5 Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada

Corresponding Author:

  • Emma Combret, MSc
  • Department of Geriatric Medicine and Memory Clinic
  • Research Center on Autonomy and Longevity, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers
  • 4 rue Larrey
  • Angers, Pays de la Loire 49100
  • France
  • Phone: 33 0241354725
  • Email: emma.combret@etud.univ-angers.fr