mHealth Intelligence March 1, 2024
Anuja Vaidya

Virtual reality holds promising potential in healthcare, with evidence backing its clinical efficacy and stakeholders indicating strong interest in adoption.

With the advancements in digital healthcare, various tools are now being used to provide healthcare services and support the patient care journey. These include tools typically used in other industries, such as smartphones, cloud storage solutions, and virtual reality (VR) headsets.

Initially applied to education and training, and later, gaming and entertainment, VR has grown steadily popular in healthcare. Developers and researchers are adapting the technology for clinical care in multiple ways, and government agencies are integrating it into care pathways through approvals and reimbursement.

Here, mHealthIntelligence breaks down VR and how it is being integrated into healthcare delivery.

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