TITLE:
Revolutionizing Healthcare—The Integration of Virtual Worlds, AR, and Metaverse Technology
AUTHORS:
Fatma Kilic
KEYWORDS:
Virtual Worlds, Augmented Reality, Metaverse, Healthcare, Patient Care, Medical Education, Research, Transformative Technologies, Regulatory Frameworks, Ethical Guidelines
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Applied Sciences,
Vol.14 No.1,
January
8,
2024
ABSTRACT: This paper explores the
transformative impact of virtual worlds, augmented reality (AR), and the
metaverse in the healthcare sector. It delves into the ways these technologies
are reshaping patient care, medical education, and research, while also
addressing the challenges and opportunities they present. The paper highlights
the potential benefits of these technologies and emphasizes the need for
comprehensive regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines to ensure
responsible integration. Finally it outlines their transformative impact and
discusses the challenges and opportunities they present for the future of
healthcare provision.