December 2025
Intermediate to advanced
576 pages
16h 40m
English
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Augmented and Virtual Reality in Immersive Healthcare
by Hari Murthy, Kukatlapalli Pradeep Kumar, Tulsi Pawan Fowdur, Aynur Unal
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11Mixed Reality Applications in Public Healthcare Systems: A Scoping Study of Contemporary Approaches
Olunike R. Abodunrin1,2, Mobolaji T. Olagunju1, Folahanmi T. Akinsolu2,3, Mobayode O. Akinsolu3,4*, Olusola A. Ladokun5 and Oliver C. Ezechi2,3
1Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province, China
2Center for Reproduction and Population Health Studies, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria
3Department of Public Health, Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
4Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering, Wrexham University, Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom
5Department of Biochemistry, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Abstract
Digital and emerging technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality have become essential in modern applications, including healthcare, gaming, and entertainment. Mixed reality (MR) merges real and virtual worlds, allowing interaction through advanced sensing and imaging. This chapter explores MR’s use in public healthcare, especially in advanced countries, highlighting its roles in disease diagnosis, treatment, medical training, and health education. It also examines the challenges hindering MR adoption in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as limited resources, infrastructure, and skill gaps. A model for medical technology acquisition and transfer is proposed ...
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