AR/VR's Potential in Health Care

Updated

This report explores the current state and potential contributions of AR/VR in health care and highlights some of the use cases currently building the foundation for immersive care.

Now that AR/VR has begun to demonstrate clinical utility, the health-care industry—and particularly U.S. companies—stands well poised to alter the public health system, leading to better health outcomes for all Americans.

Immersive technologies enhance traditional methods of health care and present new treatment options to explore, ultimately saving money and producing better outcomes for patient health.

Additionally, AR/VR is already playing a large role in medical education.

AR/VR headsets can transform treatments and fitness activities by bringing classes and treatments into the home instead of having to travel to a medical center or gym.

From aiding with patients' overreliance on opioids to revolutionizing surgery, XR is revolutionizing the health-care industry that is empowering patients to take control of their health in novel ways.

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Source: ITIF