Immersive Technologies and the Metaverse in Healthcare

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What is Virtual Reality (VR) Preview
What are Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs)
What is Augmented Reality (AR)
What is Mixed Reality (MR)
Interactions in Mixed Reality
Mixed Reality and Holograms
What is Extended Reality (XR)
Differences between VIrtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality

Characteristic 1 - Immersivity
Characteristic 2 - Narrative Engagement
Characteristic 3 - Presence

What is the Gartner Hype Cycle
Key Phases in the Gartner Hype Cycle
Extended Reality Technologies in the Gartner Hype Cycle
New Immersive Technologies in the Gartner Hype Cycle

Neuro and Physical Rehabilitation
VR Telehealth
Mental Health Management
Evidence of VR-Assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Phobia Therapy
Management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Oncology Applications
Visual Impairment Correction
Surgical Planning
Drug Discovery
Healthcare Education
During COVID-19

Health and Well-Being
Digital Scribe
Emergency Location Services
Computer-Assisted Surgery
Pharma Industry Applications
Smart Mirrors
Blood Visualization Aid
Healthcare Education
Mixed Reality in Medical Education

Advantages of Virtual Reality
Disadvantages of Virtual Reality
Advantages of Augmented Reality
Disadvantages of Augmented Reality

What is the Metaverse
Types of Metaverses
Metaverse versus Multiverse
Metaverse Characteristics

Benefits of the Healthcare Metaverse
Challenges of the Healthcare Metaverse

Summary of Lessons
Course Material

Quiz: Test Your Learning
Critical Reflection Assignment

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