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11, 2023;10 (31): e2303234.

Metaverse Wearables for Immersive Digital Healthcare: A Review.

Kisoo Kim, Hyosill Yang, Jihun Lee, Won Gu Lee
Author Information
  1. Kisoo Kim: Intelligent Optical Module Research Center, Korea Photonics Technology Institute (KOPTI), Gwangju, 61007, Republic of Korea. ORCID
  2. Hyosill Yang: Department of Nursing, College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
  3. Jihun Lee: Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Republic of Korea.
  4. Won Gu Lee: Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, 17104, Republic of Korea. ORCID
PMID: 37740417 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202303234

Abstract

The recent exponential growth of metaverse technology has been instrumental in reshaping a myriad of sectors, not least digital healthcare. This comprehensive review critically examines the landscape and future applications of metaverse wearables toward immersive digital healthcare. The key technologies and advancements that have spearheaded the metamorphosis of metaverse wearables are categorized, encapsulating all-encompassed extended reality, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and other haptic feedback systems. Moreover, the fundamentals of their deployment in assistive healthcare (especially for rehabilitation), medical and nursing education, and remote patient management and treatment are investigated. The potential benefits of integrating metaverse wearables into healthcare paradigms are multifold, encompassing improved patient prognosis, enhanced accessibility to high-quality care, and high standards of practitioner instruction. Nevertheless, these technologies are not without their inherent challenges and untapped opportunities, which span privacy protection, data safeguarding, and innovation in artificial intelligence. In summary, future research trajectories and potential advancements to circumvent these hurdles are also discussed, further augmenting the incorporation of metaverse wearables within healthcare infrastructures in the post-pandemic era.

Keywords

digital healthcare extended reality medical twin metaverse wearables post-pandemic

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Grants

  1. PG2023003-05/National Research Foundation of Korea
  2. 2021R1F1A1048603/National Research Foundation of Korea
  3. 2020R1A2C1006842/National Research Foundation of Korea
  4. 20020866/Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

MeSH Term

Humans
Artificial Intelligence
Pandemics
Virtual Reality
Delivery of Health Care
Wearable Electronic Devices
Journal Article Review
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