Current Perspective of Metaverse Application in Medical Education, Research and Patient Care
As virtual and augmented reality simulation technologies advance, the use of such technologies in medicine is widespread. The advanced virtual and augmented systems coupled with a complex interactive, immersive environment create a metaverse. The metaverse enables us to connect with others in a virt...
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| description | As virtual and augmented reality simulation technologies advance, the use of such technologies in medicine is widespread. The advanced virtual and augmented systems coupled with a complex interactive, immersive environment create a metaverse. The metaverse enables us to connect with others in a virtual world free of spatial restrictions and time constraints. In the educational aspect, it allows collaboration among peers and educators in an immersive 3D environment that can imitate the actual classroom setting with learning tools. Metaverse technology enables visualization of virtual 3D structures, facilitates collaboration and small group activities, improves mentor–mentee interactions, provides opportunities for self-directed learning experiences, and helps develop teamwork skills. The metaverse will be adapted rapidly in healthcare, boost digitalization, and grow in use in surgical procedures and medical education. The potential advantages of using the metaverse in diagnosing and treating patients are tremendous. This perspective paper provides the current state of technology in the medical field and proposes potential research directions to harness the benefits of the metaverse in medical education, research, and patient care. It aims to spark interest and discussion in the application of metaverse technology in healthcare and inspire further research in this area. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3c331a6aab484dcebd78e5c8ca4a07bb2023-11-18T13:00:35ZengMDPI AGVirtual Worlds2813-20842023-04-012211512810.3390/virtualworlds2020007Current Perspective of Metaverse Application in Medical Education, Research and Patient CareIrene Suh0Tess McKinney1Ka-Chun Siu2Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USAGlobal Center for Health Security, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USADepartment of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USAAs virtual and augmented reality simulation technologies advance, the use of such technologies in medicine is widespread. The advanced virtual and augmented systems coupled with a complex interactive, immersive environment create a metaverse. The metaverse enables us to connect with others in a virtual world free of spatial restrictions and time constraints. In the educational aspect, it allows collaboration among peers and educators in an immersive 3D environment that can imitate the actual classroom setting with learning tools. Metaverse technology enables visualization of virtual 3D structures, facilitates collaboration and small group activities, improves mentor–mentee interactions, provides opportunities for self-directed learning experiences, and helps develop teamwork skills. The metaverse will be adapted rapidly in healthcare, boost digitalization, and grow in use in surgical procedures and medical education. The potential advantages of using the metaverse in diagnosing and treating patients are tremendous. This perspective paper provides the current state of technology in the medical field and proposes potential research directions to harness the benefits of the metaverse in medical education, research, and patient care. It aims to spark interest and discussion in the application of metaverse technology in healthcare and inspire further research in this area.https://www.mdpi.com/2813-2084/2/2/7virtual realityaugmented realitymixed realityhealth professions education |
| spellingShingle | Irene Suh Tess McKinney Ka-Chun Siu Current Perspective of Metaverse Application in Medical Education, Research and Patient Care Virtual Worlds virtual reality augmented reality mixed reality health professions education |
| title | Current Perspective of Metaverse Application in Medical Education, Research and Patient Care |
| title_full | Current Perspective of Metaverse Application in Medical Education, Research and Patient Care |
| title_fullStr | Current Perspective of Metaverse Application in Medical Education, Research and Patient Care |
| title_full_unstemmed | Current Perspective of Metaverse Application in Medical Education, Research and Patient Care |
| title_short | Current Perspective of Metaverse Application in Medical Education, Research and Patient Care |
| title_sort | current perspective of metaverse application in medical education research and patient care |
| topic | virtual reality augmented reality mixed reality health professions education |
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