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He J, Ahmad SF, Al-Razgan M, Ali YA, Irshad M. Factors affecting the adoption of metaverse in healthcare: The moderating role of digital division, and meta-culture. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28778. [PMID: 38633630 PMCID: PMC11021906 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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This research aims to find out the factors affecting the adoption of Metaverse in healthcare. This study explores the effect of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and trust on adopting Metaverse in healthcare by keeping digital division and metaculture as moderating variables. The philosophical foundation is rooted in the positivism paradigm, the methodology is quantitative, and the approach used is deductive. Data was collected in Pakistan and China through judgmental sampling from 384 respondents. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze the collected data. The findings validate the relationship between perceived ease of use and the adoption of metaverse with β-value 0.236, t-value 5.207 and p-value 0.000, the relationship between perceived usefulness and the adoption of metaverse with β-value 0.233, t-value 4.017 and p-value 0.000, and the relationship between trust and adoption of a metaverse with β-value 0.192, t-value 3.589 and p-value 0.000. Results also show that the digital divide moderates the relation between perceived ease of use and adopting the metaverse having β-value 0.078, t-value 1.848 and p-value 0.032. Similarly, the findings also show that the digital divide does not moderate the relationships of perceived usefulness and trust with adopting the metaverse. Moreover, the meta culture also does not moderate the relationships of perceived ease of use, usefulness, and trust with adopting the metaverse. The study contributes to theoretical research on adopting a metaverse in healthcare by examining various factors necessary for its development. It also provides guidelines for the developers and adopters of suitable metaverse technology.
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- Jibo He
- School of Psychology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Engineering Management, Institute of Business Management, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Software Engineering, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Computer Engineering, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Management Sciences, University of Gwadar, Pakistan
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Ahmed Y, Reddy M, Mederos J, McDermott KC, Varma DK, Ludwig CA, Ahmed IK, Khaderi KR. Democratizing Health Care in the Metaverse: How Video Games can Monitor Eye Conditions Using the Vision Performance Index: A Pilot Study. OPHTHALMOLOGY SCIENCE 2024; 4:100349. [PMID: 37869021 PMCID: PMC10587622 DOI: 10.1016/j.xops.2023.100349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Objective In a world where digital media is deeply engrained into our everyday lives, there lies an opportunity to leverage interactions with technology for health and wellness. The Vision Performance Index (VPI) leverages natural human-technology interaction to evaluate visual function using visual, cognitive, and motor psychometric data over 5 domains: field of view, accuracy, multitracking, endurance, and detection. The purpose of this study was to describe a novel method of evaluating holistic visual function through video game-derived VPI score data in patients with specific ocular pathology. Design Prospective comparative analysis. Participants Patients with dry eye, glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration, and healthy individuals. Methods The Vizzario Inc software development kit was integrated into 2 video game applications, Balloon Pop and Picture Perfect, which allowed for generation of VPI scores. Study participants were instructed to play rounds of each video game, from which a VPI score was compiled. Main Outcome Measures The primary outcome was VPI overall score in each comparison group. Vision Performance Index component, subcomponent scores, and psychophysical inputs were also compared. Results Vision Performance Index scores were generated from 93 patients with macular degeneration (n = 10), cataract (n = 10), DR (n = 15), dry eye (n = 15), glaucoma (n = 16), and no ocular disease (n = 27). The VPI overall score was not significantly different across comparison groups. The VPI subcomponent "reaction accuracy" score was significantly greater in DR patients (106 ± 13.2) versus controls (96.9 ± 11.5), P = 0.0220. The VPI subcomponent "color detection" score was significantly lower in patients with DR (96.8 ± 2.5; p=0.0217) and glaucoma (98.5 ± 6.3; P = 0.0093) compared with controls (101 ± 11). Psychophysical measures were statistically significantly different from controls: proportion correct (lower in DR, age-related macular degeneration), contrast errors (higher in cataract, DR), and saturation errors (higher in dry eye). Conclusions Vision Performance Index scores can be generated from interactions of an ocular disease population with video games. The VPI may offer utility in monitoring select ocular diseases through evaluation of subcomponent and psychophysical input scores; however, future larger-scale studies must evaluate the validity of this tool. Financial Disclosures Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found after the references.
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- Yusuf Ahmed
- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Spencer Center for Vision Research, Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
- Vizzario, Inc, Venice, California
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- Spencer Center for Vision Research, Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
- Vizzario, Inc, Venice, California
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- Spencer Center for Vision Research, Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
- Vizzario, Inc, Venice, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Prism Eye Institute, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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- Spencer Center for Vision Research, Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Prism Eye Institute, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
- Moran Eye Centre, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Spencer Center for Vision Research, Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
- Vizzario, Inc, Venice, California
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Li Y, Gunasekeran DV, RaviChandran N, Tan TF, Ong JCL, Thirunavukarasu AJ, Polascik BW, Habash R, Khaderi K, Ting DS. The next generation of healthcare ecosystem in the metaverse. Biomed J 2023:100679. [PMID: 38048990 DOI: 10.1016/j.bj.2023.100679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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The Metaverse has gained wide attention for being the application interface for the next generation of Internet. The potential of the Metaverse is growing, as Web 3·0 development and adoption continues to advance medicine and healthcare. We define the next generation of interoperable healthcare ecosystem in the Metaverse. We examine the existing literature regarding the Metaverse, explain the technology framework to deliver an immersive experience, along with a technical comparison of legacy and novel Metaverse platforms that are publicly released and in active use. The potential applications of different features of the Metaverse, including avatar-based meetings, immersive simulations, and social interactions are examined with different roles from patients to healthcare providers and healthcare organizations. Present challenges in the development of the Metaverse healthcare ecosystem are discussed, along with potential solutions including capabilities requiring technological innovation, use cases requiring regulatory supervision, and sound governance. This proposed concept and framework of the Metaverse could potentially redefine the traditional healthcare system and enhance digital transformation in healthcare. Similar to AI technology at the beginning of this decade, real-world development and implementation of these capabilities are relatively nascent. Further pragmatic research is needed for the development of an interoperable healthcare ecosystem in the Metaverse.
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- Yong Li
- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University, California, USA
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University, California, USA.
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Wong KA, Ang BCH, Gunasekeran DV, Husain R, Boon J, Vikneson K, Tan ZPQ, Tan GSW, Wong TY, Agrawal R. Remote Perimetry in a Virtual Reality Metaverse Environment for Out-of-Hospital Functional Eye Screening Compared Against the Gold Standard Humphrey Visual Fields Perimeter: Proof-of-Concept Pilot Study. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e45044. [PMID: 37856179 PMCID: PMC10623222 DOI: 10.2196/45044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The growing global burden of visual impairment necessitates better population eye screening for early detection of eye diseases. However, accessibility to testing is often limited and centralized at in-hospital settings. Furthermore, many eye screening programs were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, presenting an urgent need for out-of-hospital solutions. OBJECTIVE This study investigates the performance of a novel remote perimetry application designed in a virtual reality metaverse environment to enable functional testing in community-based and primary care settings. METHODS This was a prospective observational study investigating the performance of a novel remote perimetry solution in comparison with the gold standard Humphrey visual field (HVF) perimeter. Subjects received a comprehensive ophthalmologic assessment, HVF perimetry, and remote perimetry testing. The primary outcome measure was the agreement in the classification of overall perimetry result normality by the HVF (Swedish interactive threshold algorithm-fast) and testing with the novel algorithm. Secondary outcome measures included concordance of individual testing points and perimetry topographic maps. RESULTS We recruited 10 subjects with an average age of 59.6 (range 28-81) years. Of these, 7 (70%) were male and 3 (30%) were female. The agreement in the classification of overall perimetry results was high (9/10, 90%). The pointwise concordance in the automated classification of individual test points was 83.3% (8.2%; range 75%-100%). In addition, there was good perimetry topographic concordance with the HVF in all subjects. CONCLUSIONS Remote perimetry in a metaverse environment had good concordance with gold standard perimetry using the HVF and could potentially avail functional eye screening in out-of-hospital settings.
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- Kang-An Wong
- National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Raffles Medical Group, Singapore, Singapore
- Eye-ACP, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Eye-ACP, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- School of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Eye-ACP, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Eye-ACP, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Tsinghua Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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Randazzo G, Reitano G, Carletti F, Iafrate M, Betto G, Novara G, Dal Moro F, Zattoni F. Urology: a trip into metaverse. World J Urol 2023; 41:2647-2657. [PMID: 37552265 PMCID: PMC10582132 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-023-04560-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Metaverse is becoming an alternative world in which technology and virtual experiences are mixed with real life, and it holds the promise of changing our way of living. Healthcare is already changing thanks to Metaverse and its numerous applications. In particular, Urology and urologic patients can benefit in many ways from Metaverse. METHODS A non-systematic literature review identified recently published studies dealing with Metaverse. The database used for this review was PubMed, and the identified studies served as the base for a narrative analysis of the literature that explored the use of Metaverse in Urology. RESULTS Virtual consultations can enhance access to care and reduce distance and costs, and pain management and rehabilitation can find an incredible support in virtual reality, reducing anxiety and stress and improving adherence to therapy. Metaverse has the biggest potential in urologic surgery, where it can revolutionize both surgery planning, with 3D modeling and virtual surgeries, and intraoperatively, with augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Med Schools can implement Metaverse in anatomy and surgery lectures, providing an immersive environment for learning, and residents can use this platform for learning in a safe space at their own pace. However, there are also potential challenges and ethical concerns associated with the use of the metaverse in healthcare. CONCLUSIONS This paper provides an overview of the concept of the metaverse, its potential applications, challenges, and opportunities, and discusses the implications of its development in Urology.
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- Gianmarco Randazzo
- Department Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Urologic Unit, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy
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- Department Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Urologic Unit, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy
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- Department Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Urologic Unit, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy
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- Department Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Urologic Unit, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy
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- Department Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Urologic Unit, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy
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- Department Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Urologic Unit, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy
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- Department Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Urologic Unit, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy
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- Department Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Urologic Unit, University of Padova, 35122 Padua, Italy
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Fernández-Parrado M, Perandones-González H. Ethics in the Dermoverse: The challenge of a new technological era comment on 'Are non-fungible tokens the barrier to realizing the Dermoverse?'. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e1251-e1252. [PMID: 37288599 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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- Miriam Fernández-Parrado
- Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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Liu Y, Wu YC, Fu H, Guo WY, Wang X. Digital intervention in improving the outcomes of mental health among LGBTQ+ youth: a systematic review. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1242928. [PMID: 37809309 PMCID: PMC10556462 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1242928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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LGBTQ+ youth experience mental health disparities and higher rates of mental disorders due to barriers to accessing care, including insufficient services and the anticipated stigma of revealing their identities. This systematic review incorporated 15 empirical studies on digital interventions' impact on LGBTQ+ youth mental health, examining their potential to address these inequities. This study innovatively categorized existing digital interventions into four streams: Structured Formal (telehealth, online programs), Structured Informal (serious games), Unstructured Formal (mobile applications), and Unstructured Informal (social media). We found that S&F and U&F effectively reduced symptoms. U&F showed potential but required enhancement, while U&I fostered resilience but posed risks. Further integration of emerging technologies like virtual reality may strengthen these interventions. This review identifies the characteristics of effective digital health interventions and evaluates the overall potential of digital technologies in improving LGBTQ+ youth mental health, uniquely contributing insights on digital solutions advancing LGBTQ+ youth mental healthcare.
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- Yanni Liu
- McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States
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- Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, New York, NY, United States
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- School of Law, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Tan TF, Thirunavukarasu AJ, Jin L, Lim J, Poh S, Teo ZL, Ang M, Chan RVP, Ong J, Turner A, Karlström J, Wong TY, Stern J, Ting DSW. Artificial intelligence and digital health in global eye health: opportunities and challenges. Lancet Glob Health 2023; 11:e1432-e1443. [PMID: 37591589 DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(23)00323-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Global eye health is defined as the degree to which vision, ocular health, and function are maximised worldwide, thereby optimising overall wellbeing and quality of life. Improving eye health is a global priority as a key to unlocking human potential by reducing the morbidity burden of disease, increasing productivity, and supporting access to education. Although extraordinary progress fuelled by global eye health initiatives has been made over the last decade, there remain substantial challenges impeding further progress. The accelerated development of digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) applications provides an opportunity to transform eye health, from facilitating and increasing access to eye care to supporting clinical decision making with an objective, data-driven approach. Here, we explore the opportunities and challenges presented by digital health and AI in global eye health and describe how these technologies could be leveraged to improve global eye health. AI, telehealth, and emerging technologies have great potential, but require specific work to overcome barriers to implementation. We suggest that a global digital eye health task force could facilitate coordination of funding, infrastructural development, and democratisation of AI and digital health to drive progress forwards in this domain.
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- Ting Fang Tan
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK; School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
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- Pharmacy Department, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Lions Eye Institute, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; Tsinghua Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, London, UK
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- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Fernández-Parrado M, Perandones-González H. A new universe in Dermatology: From metaverse to Dermoverse. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e470-e471. [PMID: 35972806 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Román-Belmonte JM, Rodríguez-Merchán EC, De la Corte-Rodríguez H. Metaverse applied to musculoskeletal pathology: Orthoverse and Rehabverse. Postgrad Med 2023:1-9. [PMID: 36786393 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2023.2180953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The Metaverse is 'an integrated network of 3D virtual worlds.' It incorporates digitally created realities into the real world, involves virtual copies of existing places and changes the physical reality by superimposing digital aspects, allowing its users to interact with these elements in an immersive, real-time experience. The applications of the Metaverse are numerous, with an increasing number of experiences in the field of musculoskeletal disease management. In the field of medical training, the Metaverse can help facilitate the learning experience and help develop complex clinical skills. In clinical care, the Metaverse can help clinicians perform orthopedic surgery more accurately and safely and can improve pain management, the performance of rehabilitation techniques and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Virtualization can also optimize aspects of healthcare information and management, increasing the effectiveness of procedures and the functioning of organizations. This optimization can be especially relevant in departments that are under significant care provider pressure. However, we must not lose sight of the fundamental challenges that still need to be solved, such as ensuring patient privacy and fairness. Several studies are underway to assess the feasibility and safety of the Metaverse.
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- Juan M Román-Belmonte
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,Osteoarticular Surgery Research, Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research - IdiPAZ (La Paz University Hospital - Autonomous University of Madrid), Madrid, Spain
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Koohsari MJ, McCormack GR, Nakaya T, Yasunaga A, Fuller D, Nagai Y, Oka K. The Metaverse, the Built Environment, and Public Health: Opportunities and Uncertainties. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e43549. [PMID: 36780208 PMCID: PMC9972199 DOI: 10.2196/43549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
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There has been a growing interest in the "metaverse," and discourse about how this platform may contribute to different fields of science is already beginning to emerge. In this paper, we discuss key opportunities and uncertainties about how a metaverse might contribute to advancing knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of the built environment and public health aimed at reducing noncommunicable diseases.
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- Mohammad Javad Koohsari
- School of Knowledge Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nomi, Japan.,Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan.,Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bunka Gakuen University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, SK, Canada
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- School of Knowledge Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nomi, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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Koohang A, Nord JH, Ooi KB, Tan GWH, Al-Emran M, Aw ECX, Baabdullah AM, Buhalis D, Cham TH, Dennis C, Dutot V, Dwivedi YK, Hughes L, Mogaji E, Pandey N, Phau I, Raman R, Sharma A, Sigala M, Ueno A, Wong LW. Shaping the Metaverse into Reality: A Holistic Multidisciplinary Understanding of Opportunities, Challenges, and Avenues for Future Investigation. JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/08874417.2023.2165197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Alex Koohang
- School of Computing, Middle Georgia State University, Macon, GA, USA
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- Department of Management Science and Information Systems, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- UCSI Graduate Business School, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- School of Finance and Economics, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
- Faculty of Business, Design, and Arts, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia
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- UCSI Graduate Business School, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- School of Finance and Economics, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
- School of Economics and Management, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, People’s Republic of China
- Faculty of Business, Design, and Arts, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Engineering & IT, The British University in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Computer Techniques Engineering, Dijlah University College, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Management Information Systems, Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Tourism and Hospitality, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK
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- UCSI Graduate Business School, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Tashkent State University of Economics, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- EM Normandie Business School, Métis Lab, Clichy, France
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- Digital Futures for Sustainable Business & Society Research Group, School of Management, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
- Department of Management, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune & Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
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- Digital Futures for Sustainable Business & Society Research Group, School of Management, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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- School of Management & Marketing, University of Greenwich, London, UK
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- National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, India
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- Faculty of Business and Law, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Management, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune & Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
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- College of Business Administration, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Business Administration, University of Piraeus, Pireas, Greece
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- Business School, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Malaysia
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW Neuro-ophthalmologists rapidly adopted telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic to minimize disruption to patient care. This article reviews recent research on tele-neuro-ophthalmology adoption, current limitations, and potential use beyond the pandemic. The review considers how digital transformation, including machine learning and augmented reality, may be applied to future iterations of tele-neuro-ophthalmology. RECENT FINDINGS Telehealth utilization has been sustained among neuro-ophthalmologists throughout the pandemic. Adoption of tele-neuro-ophthalmology may provide solutions to subspecialty workforce shortage, patient access, physician wellness, and trainee educational needs within the field of neuro-ophthalmology. Digital transformation technologies have the potential to augment tele-neuro-ophthalmology care delivery by providing automated workflow solutions, home-based visual testing and therapies, and trainee education via simulators. Tele-neuro-ophthalmology use has and will continue beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital transformation technologies, when applied to telehealth, will drive and revolutionize the next phase of tele-neuro-ophthalmology adoption and use in the years to come.
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- Kevin E Lai
- Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Ophthalmology Service, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Midwest Eye Institute, Carmel, IN, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
- Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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López-Ojeda W, Hurley RA. The Medical Metaverse, Part 1: Introduction, Definitions, and New Horizons for Neuropsychiatry. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci 2023; 35:A4-3. [PMID: 36633472 DOI: 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.20220187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Wilfredo López-Ojeda
- Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) and the Research and Academic Affairs Service Line, W. G. Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C. (López-Ojeda, Hurley); Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine (López-Ojeda, Hurley) and Department of Radiology (Hurley), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Hurley)
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- Veterans Affairs Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) and the Research and Academic Affairs Service Line, W. G. Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C. (López-Ojeda, Hurley); Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine (López-Ojeda, Hurley) and Department of Radiology (Hurley), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Hurley)
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Curtis C, Brolan CE. Health care in the metaverse. Med J Aust 2023; 218:46. [PMID: 36437589 PMCID: PMC10952226 DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Caitlin Curtis
- Centre for Policy FuturesUniversity of QueenslandBrisbaneQLD
- University of QueenslandBrisbaneQLD
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- Centre for Policy FuturesUniversity of QueenslandBrisbaneQLD
- University of QueenslandBrisbaneQLD
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Ali S, Abdullah, Armand TPT, Athar A, Hussain A, Ali M, Yaseen M, Joo MI, Kim HC. Metaverse in Healthcare Integrated with Explainable AI and Blockchain: Enabling Immersiveness, Ensuring Trust, and Providing Patient Data Security. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:565. [PMID: 36679361 PMCID: PMC9862285 DOI: 10.3390/s23020565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
Abstract
Digitization and automation have always had an immense impact on healthcare. It embraces every new and advanced technology. Recently the world has witnessed the prominence of the metaverse which is an emerging technology in digital space. The metaverse has huge potential to provide a plethora of health services seamlessly to patients and medical professionals with an immersive experience. This paper proposes the amalgamation of artificial intelligence and blockchain in the metaverse to provide better, faster, and more secure healthcare facilities in digital space with a realistic experience. Our proposed architecture can be summarized as follows. It consists of three environments, namely the doctor's environment, the patient's environment, and the metaverse environment. The doctors and patients interact in a metaverse environment assisted by blockchain technology which ensures the safety, security, and privacy of data. The metaverse environment is the main part of our proposed architecture. The doctors, patients, and nurses enter this environment by registering on the blockchain and they are represented by avatars in the metaverse environment. All the consultation activities between the doctor and the patient will be recorded and the data, i.e., images, speech, text, videos, clinical data, etc., will be gathered, transferred, and stored on the blockchain. These data are used for disease prediction and diagnosis by explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) models. The GradCAM and LIME approaches of XAI provide logical reasoning for the prediction of diseases and ensure trust, explainability, interpretability, and transparency regarding the diagnosis and prediction of diseases. Blockchain technology provides data security for patients while enabling transparency, traceability, and immutability regarding their data. These features of blockchain ensure trust among the patients regarding their data. Consequently, this proposed architecture ensures transparency and trust regarding both the diagnosis of diseases and the data security of the patient. We also explored the building block technologies of the metaverse. Furthermore, we also investigated the advantages and challenges of a metaverse in healthcare.
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- Sikandar Ali
- Department of Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare, Inje University, Gimhae 50834, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare, Inje University, Gimhae 50834, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare, Inje University, Gimhae 50834, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare, Inje University, Gimhae 50834, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare, Inje University, Gimhae 50834, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare, Inje University, Gimhae 50834, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare, Inje University, Gimhae 50834, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare, College of AI Convergence, u-AHRC, Inje University, Gimhae 50834, Republic of Korea
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Ricur G, Reyes J, Alfonso E, Marino RG. Surfing the COVID-19 Tsunami with Teleophthalmology: the Advent of New Models of Eye Care. CURRENT OPHTHALMOLOGY REPORTS 2023; 11:1-12. [PMID: 36743397 PMCID: PMC9883823 DOI: 10.1007/s40135-023-00308-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Purpose of Review In this article, we reviewed the impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic on the traditional model of care in ophthalmology. Recent Findings Though virtual eye care has been present for more than 20 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has established a precedent to seriously consider its role in the evolving paradigm of vision and eye care. New hybrid models of care have enhanced or replaced traditional synchronous and asynchronous visits. The increased use of smart phoneography and mobile applications enhanced the remote examination of patients. Use of e-learning became a mainstream tool to continue accessing education and training. Summary Teleophthalmology has demonstrated its value for screening, examining, diagnosing, monitoring treatment, and increasing access to education. However, much of the progress made following the COVID-19 pandemic is at risk of being lost as society pushes to reestablish normalcy. Further studies during the new norm are required to prove a more permanent role for virtual eye care.
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- Giselle Ricur
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, 900 NW 17Th St., Miami, FL 33136 USA
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, 900 NW 17Th St., Miami, FL 33136 USA
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- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, 900 NW 17Th St., Miami, FL 33136 USA
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- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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Iwanaga J, Muo EC, Tabira Y, Watanabe K, Tubbs SJ, D'Antoni AV, Rajaram-Gilkes M, Loukas M, Khalil MK, Tubbs RS. Who really needs a Metaverse in anatomy education? A review with preliminary survey results. Clin Anat 2023; 36:77-82. [PMID: 36087277 DOI: 10.1002/ca.23949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The term Metaverse ("meta" defined as beyond, transcendence or virtuality, and "verse" meaning universe or world) denotes a "virtual reality space" for anatomy teaching. To ascertain how many anatomists are familiar or are using this adjunct in teaching, we conducted a short survey at the 2022 annual meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA). Interestingly, only six respondents (9.4%) had used a Metaverse for teaching anatomy. Moreover, the vast majority of attendees were anatomy educators or basic science faculty, but not practicing physicians/surgeons or other actively practicing health care professionals; a group where this technology has been used much more commonly. The present manuscript was authored by anatomy educators, practicing physicians and other actively practicing health care professionals with backgrounds in diverse medical fields, that is, anatomists, medical doctors, physician assistants, dentists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, veterinarians, and medical students. Many of these authors have used or have been exposed to a Metaverse in the clinical realm. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to better understand those who are knowledgeable of a Metaverse and its use in anatomy education, and to provide ways forward for using such technology in this discipline.
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- Joe Iwanaga
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Neurology, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Structural & Cellular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Division of Gross and Clinical Anatomy, Department of Anatomy, Kurume University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Division of Gross and Clinical Anatomy, Department of Anatomy, Kurume University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Physician Assistant Program, Wagner College, Staten Island, New York, USA.,Division of Anatomy, Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Anatomical Sciences, Department of Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, St. George's, Grenada
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- Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina, School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Neurology, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Structural & Cellular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, St. George's, Grenada.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyusyu University, Fukuoka, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery and Ochsner Neuroscience Institute, Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.,University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Moro C. Utilizing the metaverse in anatomy and physiology. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2022. [PMID: 36545794 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Of the many disruptive technologies being introduced within modern curricula, the metaverse, is of particular interest for its ability to transform the environment in which students learn. The modern metaverse refers to a computer-generated world which is networked, immersive, and allows users to interact with others by engaging a number of senses (including eyesight, hearing, kinesthesia, and proprioception). This multisensory involvement allows the learner to feel part of the virtual environment, in a way that somewhat resembles real-world experiences. Socially, it allows learners to interact with others in real-time regardless of where on earth they are located. This article outlines 20 use-cases where the metaverse could be employed within a health sciences, medicine, anatomy, and physiology disciplines, considering the benefits for learning and engagement, as well as the potental risks.
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- Christian Moro
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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State of the Art and Future Prospects of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Veterinary Medicine: A Systematic Review. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12243517. [PMID: 36552437 PMCID: PMC9774422 DOI: 10.3390/ani12243517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Virtual reality and augmented reality are new but rapidly expanding topics in medicine. In virtual reality, users are immersed in a three-dimensional environment, whereas in augmented reality, computer-generated images are superimposed on the real world. Despite advances in human medicine, the number of published articles in veterinary medicine is low. These cutting-edge technologies can be used in combination with existing methods in veterinary medicine to achieve diagnostic/therapeutic and educational goals. The purpose of our review was to evaluate studies for their use of virtual reality and augmented reality in veterinary medicine, as well as human medicine with animal trials, to report results and the state of the art. We collected all of the articles we included in our review by screening the Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. Of the 24 included studies, 11 and 13 articles belonged to virtual reality and augmented reality, respectively. Based on these articles, we determined that using these technologies has a positive impact on the scientific output of students and residents, can reduce training costs, and can be used in training/educational programs. Furthermore, using these tools can promote ethical standards. We reported the absence of standard operation protocols and equipment costs as study limitations.
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Lee CW. Application of Metaverse Service to Healthcare Industry: A Strategic Perspective. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192013038. [PMID: 36293609 PMCID: PMC9602592 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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This study is to explore a state of the art in metaverse service that is an emerging issue in applying it to the healthcare industry. The purpose of this study is to provide applicable strategic scenarios for effective metaverse service planning and implementation in healthcare settings. This study is focused on metaverse service as a business model. Thus, related literatures of metaverse service are reviewed in various aspects in healthcare industry. An exploratory approach is used to analyze current qualitative data characterizing healthcare metaverse service business positions and derive applicable strategies from business trends of current metaverse services. Several cases are examined based on the data obtained from various sources of healthcare and other related industries. This study synthesizes finding results and suggests applicable strategies of metaverse service in the healthcare industry. This study will facilitate strategic decision-making and policy-making processes to pursue a business opportunity development through an application of a metaverse service in healthcare and similar settings.
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- Chang Won Lee
- Healthcare MBA Track and School of Business, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Korea
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The Metaverse: A New Challenge for the Healthcare System: A Scoping Review. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2022; 7:jfmk7030063. [PMID: 36135421 PMCID: PMC9501644 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk7030063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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(1) Background: The metaverse is now a reality, and it interests the scientific community, the educational setting, and medical care. Considering the number of people in front of screens, especially children and adolescents, the metaverse could and should become a place of health promotion. Consequently, the objective of the present study was to review the current literature to detect articles that connected the metaverse with prevention and treatment, education and training, and research setting. (2) Methods: Articles were searched on Pubmed, Web of Science, and Scopus, including English-written papers published until 12 August 2022. They were screened against the eligibility criteria and discussed narratively. (3) Results: The literature published is poor; only 21 articles were included, and 11 of them were added in a second moment. These articles were mainly reviews of the literature or editorials. The aspects related to this virtual world in terms of health prevention and the treatment of clinical conditions, education and training, and research have been narratively discussed. (4) Conclusions: The metaverse could be considered a useful instrument to arrive easily and quickly to the population. Given its importance, today, different studies and investments are required to develop proper health promotion programs that are feasible and valid in the metaverse.
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