Virtual Reality in the World of Medicine
Virtual Reality in the World of Medicine
Author(s): Mette StoerupSubject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Family and social welfare, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: Virtual reality; Medical VR; Diabetes; Diabetes treatment; Exercise; J.3 Computer applications – Health; J.4 Computer applications – sociology; H.5.1. Information systems
Summary/Abstract: Virtual Reality (VR) is becoming more and more prominent within the medical sector and it today used to treat PTSD patients, burn victims, simulate surgeries and much more. This research paper aims to present some of these major practices. Additionally, this paper presents the idea of using VR to help patients suffering from Type II Diabetes, manage their disease and achieve optimal treatment outcomes, by introducing them to virtual environments where they can exercise without being concerned with lack of time and space, social stigma, air pollution or other constraints. This research paper is an empirical research aiming to examine the current use of VR in the medical industry and discuss how VR might help patients tackling diabetes.
Journal: Computer Science and Education in Computer Science
- Issue Year: 13/2017
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 399-419
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English