%0 Journal Article
%T Revolutionizing Healthcare¡ªThe Integration of Virtual Worlds, AR, and Metaverse Technology
%A Fatma Kilic
%J Open Journal of Applied Sciences
%P 27-37
%@ 2165-3925
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojapps.2024.141002
%X 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.
%K Virtual Worlds
%K Augmented Reality
%K Metaverse
%K Healthcare
%K Patient Care
%K Medical Education
%K Research
%K Transformative Technologies
%K Regulatory Frameworks
%K Ethical Guidelines
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=130377