Healthcare

Virtual reality in medicine

Virtual reality is used in both the medical and dentistry fields where it has several advantages over conventional systems. The dental applications of this technology are discussed in more detail in our virtual reality in dentistry article. But what about medicine you ask yourself? We know virtual reality is used in surgery, especially the field … Continue reading Virtual reality in medicine

Virtual reality in nursing

This article looks at the adoption of virtual reality by the nursing profession who use it train nurses in hospital and other similar environments. This technology is already used by the medical profession but has attracted interest from the nursing profession as well who recognise the usefulness of this technology. Virtual reality training simulations Desktop … Continue reading Virtual reality in nursing

Virtual reality in surgery

Virtual reality has proven to be of real benefit in surgery where it has played (and continues to) an important role in training surgeons. Two examples of this include robotic surgery and ‘virtual surgery’ or surgery simulation. Surgery simulation is discussed further in a separate article. This article provides a general overview of virtual reality … Continue reading Virtual reality in surgery

Surgery simulation

Surgery simulation is another branch of medicine where virtual reality is used to great effect. This technology is used to train surgeons in a range of surgical procedures, e.g. knee arthroscopy but without any risks. The trainee surgeon can be taught new and potentially dangerous techniques in an environment where they are able to make … Continue reading Surgery simulation