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VR in Medical Care: A Comprehensive Guide
Virtual Reality (VR) is used to describe an immersive, computer-generated environment that can be explored and interacted with by a person. VR can be applied in healthcare settings to improve medical care in various ways. VR in medical care has been trending and has been a hot topic over the last few years because implementing digital health enhances the efficiency of healthcare delivery and makes medical care more personalized and precise.
VR solutions enable the interaction between both medical professionals and patients within simulated environments for rehabilitation, medical education, and pain management. A study reported that the global healthcare VR market was valued at a whopping $336.9 million. It is expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of almost 30.7%.
Furthermore, a Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research study reported that healthcare is among the top 3 industries that will stay the leading adopters of VR and AR technology until 2025. According to a study by Accenture, around 82% of doctors and other healthcare professionals state that VR creates an easy way of extracting and learning information for healthcare students and practicing healthcare professionals. Moreover, the company also reports that around 62% of…
