A Review of Haptic Technology Applications in Healthcare ()
ABSTRACT
Regaining lost abilities via the formation of new
neural pathways as a result of extensive practice and retraining is a key
feature of the rehabilitation process. However, patient boredom is a big issue
in rehabilitation owing to the extensive practice that is necessary. Awareness of the value of haptic
(touch-enabled) interfaces in computer applications has grown because to the
emergence of games with buzzing joysticks and consumer electronics with
touchpads. Some forms of haptics, however, are paving the way for cutting-edge
computer-based rehabilitation solutions, such as “serious games,” which are
only one use of haptics’ potential to enhance clinical treatment. In this
paper, we aim to review the methods and technologies of haptic feedback that
are used for medical treatment and rehabilitation. Developing and innovating
better haptic feedback technology has the potential to expand and improve
access to virtual healthcare such as the doctor being able to “feel” a
patient’s tumor from miles away by being paired with robotic devices.
Share and Cite:
Shazhaev, I. , Mihaylov, D. and Shafeeg, A. (2023) A Review of Haptic Technology Applications in Healthcare.
Open Journal of Applied Sciences,
13, 163-174. doi:
10.4236/ojapps.2023.132013.
Cited by
No relevant information.