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The Impact of Virtual Reality Toward Telemedicine: A Qualitative Study
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The Impact of Virtual Reality Toward Telemedicine: A Qualitative Study

Fan Zhao, Dustin Sochacki, Jonathan Witenko and Rachel Kogan
HCI International 2022 – Late Breaking Papers: HCI for Health, Well-being, Universal Access and Healthy Aging, pp.201-214
Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer Nature Switzerland
10-16-2022

Abstract

Health Care Telemedicine Virtual Reality
Telemedicine is quickly becoming an essential asset in the healthcare industry today. After COVID, the combination of virtual reality (VR) technology and telemedicine is quickly becoming a safe and effective solution for patients. Despite the advantages of employing VR in medical education and treatment, various problems and limits lead to the technology’s ineffectiveness or misuse. As a result, addressing potential problems associated with VR could be beneficial in the strategic decision-making process for implementing and developing this technology in the healthcare industry. This research used case study method to identify current issues of VR technology adoption at a large US hospital system. The findings of this qualitative study explore potential concerns and limitations of current VR technology. Suggestions and insights are highlighted to benefit researchers and practitioners.

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