Virtual reality will change how the healthcare sector treats patients

Wendy Powell

Cognitive Science & AI

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

There’s a revolution taking place in the healthcare sector – one that stems from an unlikely source. While virtual reality (VR) often makes headlines for transforming the way we digest content – bringing movies, gaming and even pornography to life – its medical applications are less obvious. But VR is making huge strides in this space, holding the potential to vastly improve the lives of millions of people around the world

Period	8 May 2019

Media contributions

Title	A virtual future
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	The New Economy
Media type	Print
Country	Netherlands
Date	8/05/19
Description	Simulating real-world scenarios in VR is not limited to enhancing social communication skills: there are countless other situations and groups that could benefit from training exercises in the safe and controlled environment afforded by VR
Producer/Author	Elizabeth Matsangou
URL	https://www.theneweconomy.com/technology/virtual-reality-will-change-how-the-healthcare-sector-treats-patients
Persons	Wendy Powell

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Keywords

Healthcare
Virtual reality