Immersive Virtual and Augmented Reality in Healthcare: An IoT and Blockchain Perspective

This book explores the use of augmented and virtual reality environments with the latest technologies like IoT, blockchain, and machine learning in healthcare systems. It focuses on the design and implementation of smart healthcare systems with challenges such as low cost, faster algorithms, more sensitive IoT sensors, faster data communication, and real-time solutions for treatment. It also discusses the use of virtual and augmented reality to provide user-friendly and interactive communication within healthcare systems and illustrates through case studies how hospitals and healthcare equipment providers can adopt good practices to improve performance/productivity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 16 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are revolutionizing the healthcare industry by providing innovative solutions for various challenges. This book explores the trends, best practices, techniques, developments, sensors, materials, and case studies that are leveraging AR/VR environments with state-of-the-art technologies such as IoT, blockchain, and machine learning. It focuses on designing and implementing smart healthcare systems that address significant challenges, including low cost, faster algorithms, more sensitive IoT sensors, faster data communication, and real-time solutions for treatment.

The book discusses the use of virtual and augmented reality to enhance user-friendly and interactive communication within healthcare systems. It illustrates through case studies how different hospitals and healthcare equipment providers can adopt good practices found in the book to improve the performance/productivity of their staff and healthcare system. Additionally, the book provides insights into how IoT, blockchain, and artificial intelligence can provide the framework for designing and/or upgrading traditional healthcare systems by increasing security and data privacy.

By leveraging AR/VR technologies and integrating them with other cutting-edge technologies, healthcare providers can create more efficient, effective, and patient-centered care environments. This book serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and students interested in advancing the healthcare industry through the use of AR/VR and other innovative technologies.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032372617