HealthTech November 23, 2020
Therapeutic and educational, the visual aids are primed to play a central role in more aspects of care delivery.
As the pandemic continues, some providers are looking to virtual and augmented reality tools to foster a connection with patients and support more personalized care — especially in scenarios where physical contact must be limited.
The technologies can simulate a fully immersive experience (VR) or incorporate sensory elements in a real-world setting via AR (think Pokemon GO).
Until recently, the platforms were “limited to niche applications, such as patient education before a surgery,” says Dr. Samuel Browd, professor of neurological surgery at the University of Washington and a co-founder of Proprio, a surgical-navigation technology company.
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