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A Review on Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Technologies in the Field of Healthcare

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    Abstract

    Immersion technologies are quickly changing the healthcare industry, particularly augmented reality and virtual reality. Augmented reality enhances the real world with digital information, and virtual reality replaces the real world with a simulated environment. Virtual reality and augmented reality present a multitude of opportunities for medical diagnosis, treatment, education, and rehabilitation. Virtual reality can generate completely immersive and simulated settings, while augmented reality superimposes digital information onto the real world. This article examines the state of augmented reality and virtual reality in healthcare today, stressing the technologies many uses, future advantages, and current challenges.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSmart Hospitals
    Subtitle of host publication5G, 6G and Moving Beyond Connectivity
    Publisherwiley
    Pages45-60
    Number of pages16
    ISBN (Electronic)9781394275472
    ISBN (Print)9781394275441
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 01-01-2024

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • General Computer Science
    • General Medicine

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