Towards Wearable Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A Comparative Survey and Analysis of Head-Mounted Displays
Head-mounted displays (HMDs) have the potential to greatly impact the surgical field by maintaining sterile conditions in healthcare environments. Google Glass (GG) and Microsoft HoloLens (MH) are examples of optical HMDs. In this comparative survey related to wearable augmented reality (AR) technol...
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| author | Yahia Baashar Gamal Alkawsi Wan Nooraishya Wan Ahmad Mohammad Ahmed Alomari Hitham Alhussian Sieh Kiong Tiong |
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| description | Head-mounted displays (HMDs) have the potential to greatly impact the surgical field by maintaining sterile conditions in healthcare environments. Google Glass (GG) and Microsoft HoloLens (MH) are examples of optical HMDs. In this comparative survey related to wearable augmented reality (AR) technology in the medical field, we examine the current developments in wearable AR technology, as well as the medical aspects, with a specific emphasis on smart glasses and HoloLens. The authors searched recent articles (between 2017 and 2022) in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect databases and a total of 37 relevant studies were considered for this analysis. The selected studies were divided into two main groups; 15 of the studies (around 41%) focused on smart glasses (e.g., Google Glass) and 22 (59%) focused on Microsoft HoloLens. Google Glass was used in various surgical specialities and preoperative settings, namely dermatology visits and nursing skill training. Moreover, Microsoft HoloLens was used in telepresence applications and holographic navigation of shoulder and gait impairment rehabilitation, among others. However, some limitations were associated with their use, such as low battery life, limited memory size, and possible ocular pain. Promising results were obtained by different studies regarding the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of using both Google Glass and Microsoft HoloLens in patient-centric settings as well as medical education and training. Further work and development of rigorous research designs are required to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of wearable AR devices in the future. |
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| spelling | ums.eprints-376452023-11-24T06:57:18Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37645/ Towards Wearable Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A Comparative Survey and Analysis of Head-Mounted Displays Yahia Baashar Gamal Alkawsi Wan Nooraishya Wan Ahmad Mohammad Ahmed Alomari Hitham Alhussian Sieh Kiong Tiong QA75-76.95 Calculating machines RA1-418.5 Medicine and the state Head-mounted displays (HMDs) have the potential to greatly impact the surgical field by maintaining sterile conditions in healthcare environments. Google Glass (GG) and Microsoft HoloLens (MH) are examples of optical HMDs. In this comparative survey related to wearable augmented reality (AR) technology in the medical field, we examine the current developments in wearable AR technology, as well as the medical aspects, with a specific emphasis on smart glasses and HoloLens. The authors searched recent articles (between 2017 and 2022) in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect databases and a total of 37 relevant studies were considered for this analysis. The selected studies were divided into two main groups; 15 of the studies (around 41%) focused on smart glasses (e.g., Google Glass) and 22 (59%) focused on Microsoft HoloLens. Google Glass was used in various surgical specialities and preoperative settings, namely dermatology visits and nursing skill training. Moreover, Microsoft HoloLens was used in telepresence applications and holographic navigation of shoulder and gait impairment rehabilitation, among others. However, some limitations were associated with their use, such as low battery life, limited memory size, and possible ocular pain. Promising results were obtained by different studies regarding the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of using both Google Glass and Microsoft HoloLens in patient-centric settings as well as medical education and training. Further work and development of rigorous research designs are required to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of wearable AR devices in the future. Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI) 2023 Article NonPeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37645/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37645/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf Yahia Baashar and Gamal Alkawsi and Wan Nooraishya Wan Ahmad and Mohammad Ahmed Alomari and Hitham Alhussian and Sieh Kiong Tiong (2023) Towards Wearable Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A Comparative Survey and Analysis of Head-Mounted Displays. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20. pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20053940 |
| spellingShingle | QA75-76.95 Calculating machines RA1-418.5 Medicine and the state Yahia Baashar Gamal Alkawsi Wan Nooraishya Wan Ahmad Mohammad Ahmed Alomari Hitham Alhussian Sieh Kiong Tiong Towards Wearable Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A Comparative Survey and Analysis of Head-Mounted Displays |
| title | Towards Wearable Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A Comparative Survey and Analysis of Head-Mounted Displays |
| title_full | Towards Wearable Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A Comparative Survey and Analysis of Head-Mounted Displays |
| title_fullStr | Towards Wearable Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A Comparative Survey and Analysis of Head-Mounted Displays |
| title_full_unstemmed | Towards Wearable Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A Comparative Survey and Analysis of Head-Mounted Displays |
| title_short | Towards Wearable Augmented Reality in Healthcare: A Comparative Survey and Analysis of Head-Mounted Displays |
| title_sort | towards wearable augmented reality in healthcare a comparative survey and analysis of head mounted displays |
| topic | QA75-76.95 Calculating machines RA1-418.5 Medicine and the state |
| url | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37645/1/ABSTRACT.pdf https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37645/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf |
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