Cureus, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 17, 2025

The metaverse is emerging as a transformative force in healthcare communication, integrating virtual reality (VR), augmented (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and extended to enhance doctor-patient interactions, interprofessional collaboration, medical education, surgical planning. By providing immersive, interactive, data-driven environments, the could facilitate real-time consultations, remote assistance, simulation-based training, overcoming traditional geographical logistical barriers. Despite these advancements, skepticism persists regarding metaverse's true benefit fostering meaningful human interaction. Some critics argue that interfaces risk alienating eroding depth of relationships rather than strengthening them. concern remains digital mediation might replace presence, diminishing nuances empathy trust inherent face-to-face interactions. Economic constraints, technological disparities, potential reduction direct interaction can complicate widespread adoption. perspectives suggest that, if strategically implemented, foster more human, authentic, profound relationship by reducing administrative burdens allowing physicians focus on patient care. While holds promise for revolutionizing healthcare, its long-term success depends responsible implementation, equitable access, strategic integration into existing frameworks. In this paper, we aim critically evaluate both sides debate, synthesizing evidence clarify role future communication.

Язык: Английский