Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Medicine: Analysis of the Scientific Literature

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Authors

Andy Wai Kan Yeung · Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment GmbH

Anela Tosevska · University of California, Los Angeles

Elisabeth Klager · Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment GmbH

Fabian Eibensteiner · Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment GmbH

Daniel Laxar · Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment GmbH

Jivko Stoyanov · Swiss Paraplegic Research

Abstract

The conducted bibliometric analysis unequivocally reveals the versatile emerging applications of VR and AR in medicine. With the further maturation of the technology and improved accessibility in countries where VR and AR research is strong, we expect it to have a marked impact on clinical practice and in the life of patients.

Topics & Keywords

Surgical Simulation and Training Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts Anatomy and Medical Technology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research

Volume 23, Issue 2, pp. e25499-e25499

DOI: 10.2196/25499

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