A web-based training simulator of clinical hyperbaric chamber

Abstract This work describes an innovative simulator for clinical hyperbaric chambers that addresses critical training gaps in hyperbaric medicine. The system provides medical and technical personnel with a risk-free environment to develop essential operational skills without endangering patients or...

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Main Authors: Marco Paterni, Francesca Mastorci, Chiara Benvenuti, Pasquale Bufano, Eleonora Melissa, Michele Zanoletti, Vincenzo Lionetti, Marco Laurino
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01095-y
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description Abstract This work describes an innovative simulator for clinical hyperbaric chambers that addresses critical training gaps in hyperbaric medicine. The system provides medical and technical personnel with a risk-free environment to develop essential operational skills without endangering patients or costly equipment. The simulator employs a dual-module architecture with web-based accessibility, intuitive controls for realistic chamber operation, and robust administrative capabilities. To evaluate the effectiveness of the simulator in the training process, we conducted a pilot study with clinical professionals. This study demonstrated significant improvements in procedural proficiency and emergency response capabilities, with participants showing measurable skill enhancement after simulator-based training sessions. The preliminary quantitative assessments revealed high educational value of proposed simulation software. This technological advancement represents a substantial contribution to hyperbaric medicine education, supporting both initial training and ongoing competency maintenance for clinical and technical operators in this specialized medical field.
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spelling doaj-art-9c40df3c73514dbca691fcf89f6f05242025-08-20T01:49:48ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-05-0115112110.1038/s41598-025-01095-yA web-based training simulator of clinical hyperbaric chamberMarco Paterni0Francesca Mastorci1Chiara Benvenuti2Pasquale Bufano3Eleonora Melissa4Michele Zanoletti5Vincenzo Lionetti6Marco Laurino7Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research CouncilInstitute of Clinical Physiology, National Research CouncilInstitute of Clinical Physiology, National Research CouncilInstitute of Clinical Physiology, National Research CouncilInstitute of Clinical Physiology, National Research CouncilInstitute of Clinical Physiology, National Research CouncilMaster II level Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine “Piergiorgio Data”, Scuola Superiore Sant’AnnaInstitute of Clinical Physiology, National Research CouncilAbstract This work describes an innovative simulator for clinical hyperbaric chambers that addresses critical training gaps in hyperbaric medicine. The system provides medical and technical personnel with a risk-free environment to develop essential operational skills without endangering patients or costly equipment. The simulator employs a dual-module architecture with web-based accessibility, intuitive controls for realistic chamber operation, and robust administrative capabilities. To evaluate the effectiveness of the simulator in the training process, we conducted a pilot study with clinical professionals. This study demonstrated significant improvements in procedural proficiency and emergency response capabilities, with participants showing measurable skill enhancement after simulator-based training sessions. The preliminary quantitative assessments revealed high educational value of proposed simulation software. This technological advancement represents a substantial contribution to hyperbaric medicine education, supporting both initial training and ongoing competency maintenance for clinical and technical operators in this specialized medical field.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01095-yHyperbaric medicineClinical hyperbaric chambersSimulationModellingMedical education
spellingShingle Marco Paterni
Francesca Mastorci
Chiara Benvenuti
Pasquale Bufano
Eleonora Melissa
Michele Zanoletti
Vincenzo Lionetti
Marco Laurino
A web-based training simulator of clinical hyperbaric chamber
Scientific Reports
Hyperbaric medicine
Clinical hyperbaric chambers
Simulation
Modelling
Medical education
title A web-based training simulator of clinical hyperbaric chamber
title_full A web-based training simulator of clinical hyperbaric chamber
title_fullStr A web-based training simulator of clinical hyperbaric chamber
title_full_unstemmed A web-based training simulator of clinical hyperbaric chamber
title_short A web-based training simulator of clinical hyperbaric chamber
title_sort web based training simulator of clinical hyperbaric chamber
topic Hyperbaric medicine
Clinical hyperbaric chambers
Simulation
Modelling
Medical education
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01095-y
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