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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
Abstract
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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Skalidis I, Muller O, Fournier S. CardioVerse: The cardiovascular medicine in the era of Metaverse. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2023; 33:471-476. [PMID: 35568263 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The recent pandemic launched an acceleration in adopting telemedicine by cardiovascular health and triggered the flourishing of technological advancements, such as the metaverse, which is a novel interactive mix of digital worlds that leverages augmented reality with virtual reality. The CardioVerse represents a theoretical term for the embracement of the metaverse by cardiovascular medicine, encompassing the endless possibilities as well as the challenges that it holds and introduces new dimensions to disease education, prevention and diagnosis. Its applications are numerous, notably in enhancing medical visits, assisting cardiovascular interventions and reshaping the way medical education is provided. Although obstacles are expected in diverse domains such as security, technical, legislative and regulatory, the utilization of non-fungible tokens as a security asset for patient data appears as potential solution.
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- Ioannis Skalidis
- Department of Cardiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.; Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Crete, Greece.
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- Department of Cardiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Haykal D, Cartier H, Rossi A, Margara A, du Crest D. The art of a successful cosmetic consultation in 2023. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e1166-e1167. [PMID: 37147911 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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Tlili A, Huang R, Kinshuk. Metaverse for climbing the ladder toward ‘Industry 5.0’ and ‘Society 5.0’? SERVICE INDUSTRIES JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/02642069.2023.2178644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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- Ahmed Tlili
- Smart Learning Institute of Beijing Normal University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Smart Learning Institute of Beijing Normal University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Information, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA
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Cerci P, Kendirlinan R, Dalgıç CT. The perspective of allergy and immunology specialists on the innovations of metaverse: A survey study. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2023; 51:186-193. [PMID: 37169577 DOI: 10.15586/aei.v51i3.829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND New technologies have resulted in dramatic shifts in the field of medicine, and it stands to reason that metaverse will also affect the practice of allergy and immunology. This study aimed to determine the attitudes of allergists and raise awareness about metaverse applications in allergy and immunology. METHODS A nationwide survey-based study was conducted in Turkey. First, a 28-item questionnaire was developed and sent to Turkish allergists. After completing the first questionnaire, the participants were asked to watch a 5-min informative video about the metaverse. Lastly, a second survey was conducted to evaluate the changes in the views of the participants. RESULTS A total of 148 allergy doctors in Turkey participated in the survey. After watching a video containing updated information about the metaverse, there was a significant increase in the importance that participants attributed to the use of virtual reality and augmented reality applications in the field of immunology and allergy (P < 0.05). Additionally, there was a significant increase in the percentage of participants who thought that Metaverse applications could be integrated into the existing system and said that this possibility excited them (P < 0.05). There was also a significant increase in the percentage of participants who thought this innovative technology could be helpful in patient examination, student and physician education, allergy testing, and patient education (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate that providing information to professionals working in the field can positively influence physicians' views on the potential of the metaverse, which is a valuable tool in the field of immunology and allergy.
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- Pamir Cerci
- Division of Immunology and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Eskisehir City Hospital, Eskisehir, Turkey;
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- Division of Immunology and Allergy, Department of Chest Diseases, Izmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Division of Immunology and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Ege University Medical Faculty, Izmir, Turkey
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Lee J, Kwon KH. The significant transformation of life into health and beauty in metaverse era. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:6575-6583. [PMID: 35686389 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND In 2019, coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) continues, and it is evolving and starting again. It is a situation to keep in mind that now is the era of With Corona (WC) and Long-COVID. "WC" will be a transformation of the quarantine system. The current situation is associated with health and beauty. Sustainability of healthy beauty is giving new meaning to well-being and well-dying. OBJECTIVES Therefore, in this study, we empirically analyzed the changes in the perception of health and beauty among cosmetic consumers in the metaverse, which are recently becoming an issue in the WC era. METHODS It was created by searching keywords such as "With Corona," "Health," "Life Beauty," "Customized inner beauty," "Customized cosmetics," "Metaverse," "DTC GT," etc. This study was conducted with reference to PubMed, Google Scholar, Riss, Scopus, and ResearchGate. Accordingly, a total of 472 papers were researched, and among them, 32 papers, which are the focus of the study, were finally included in this study. RESULTS As the era of WC changes, a new paradigm of converting the customer experience of the beauty market into a metaverse will be beginning. Accordingly, it is necessary to pay attention to changes in the cosmetic industry by reflecting the needs of consumers. CONCLUSION It is necessary to create a new mobile platform that encompasses three-dimensional health and beauty life using direct-to-customer genetic testing (DTC GT) with Web 3.0 in the metaverse that integrates life health and beauty in the WC era. Accordingly, it is expected that this article will be used as an invaluable marketing material in preparation for new changes in the metaverse cosmetics market in the future by clearly understanding the needs of consumers in the cosmetics industry, which are changing as they transformation to WC era.
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- Jinkyung Lee
- Division of Beauty Arts Care, Department of Beauty Arts Care, Graduate School, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Beauty and Health Care, Namseoul University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- College of General Education, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lee J, Kwon KH. Novel pathway regarding good cosmetics brands by NFT in the metaverse world. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:6584-6593. [PMID: 35894837 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Globally, the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is an incomplete homework task. The society has transitioned into a non-face-to-face society due to COVID-19. Thus, research was conducted focusing on a new market in the cosmetic market using non-fungible token (NFT) in the metaverse era, a virtual world that is starting anew. PURPOSE This study is an empirical analysis focused on introducing the new start of luxury cosmetics brands using the metaverse world to good consumption using NFT. METHOD These data were reviewed to identify agreement between each section and unique guiding areas. The 39 papers were finally considered appropriate for evaluating the research objectives as follows in relation to the search criteria. This can be done through the PRISMA flow diagram to determine how many records were identified, included, and excluded. RESULT Good consumption in the future beauty market is vital, following COVID-19. Therefore, this narrative review article concluded that, only good, irreplaceable brands that utilize NFT fitting the luxury brand strategy and consuming good money will survive when the metaverse cosmetic era opened. CONCLUSION By identifying new changes in the global metaverse world and cosmetics market using NFT, this study can be used as an important marketing material in the metaverse cosmetics market.
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- Jinkyung Lee
- Division of Beauty Arts Care, Department of Beauty Arts Care, Graduate School, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Beauty and Health Care, Namseoul University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- College of General Education, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Muacevic A, Adler JR. Dynamics of Metaverse and Medicine: A Review Article. Cureus 2022; 14:e31232. [PMID: 36514576 PMCID: PMC9733816 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31232] [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: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Metaverse is a relatively new concept of technological advancement for the world. Various sectors such as finance, entertainment, and communication are the forefront admirers of these innovations. Alongside these, the field of medicine has recently been on the list of metaverse-benefiting domains. Various aspects of medicine, such as educational and teaching purposes, surgical simulations, conferences and meetings, awareness programmes, research programmes, and many more, are under research. Depending on the requirement, the metaverse is a versatile platform which can be modulated accordingly, thus providing a flexible tool for medical development. In this review article, these domains are discussed in depth along with the pros and cons of the same, which positively affect the productivity of the field of medicine. All these headings have been through minimal study and experimentation, and the results obtained from them are satisfactory in terms of study. The primary purpose of the review article is to provide a suggestive statement regarding domains of the metaverse and their usage as a vital tool of operation in the future of medicine.
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Seo YJ, Kwon KH. An application of AR in cosmetological industry after coronavirus disease-19 pandemic. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:5314-5320. [PMID: 35810350 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15222] [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: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The consumption pattern in the beauty Industry has been changed due to the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) crisis. As hygiene issues were raised, non-face-to-face communication was emphasized, and within this framework, the use of augmented reality (AR) emerged as one of the hottest topics in the industry. AIMS To check the usefulness of AR in the beauty Industry by systematically examining quantitative research which in turn verifies empirically the effectiveness of AR. METHODS A total of eight quantitative studies that verified the effect of AR in the cosmetic field were identified, and the contents of the studies were analyzed using PRISMA flow diagram. RESULT Sub-elements of reciprocity and expressive power for AR showed that they stimulate individual emotions and encourage purchase. CONCLUSION In the current beauty Industry dominated by non-face-to-face interactions, AR was evaluated as an appropriate means to respond to changes in the market.
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- Yoo Jung Seo
- Division of Beauty Arts Care, Department of Beauty Arts Care, Graduate School, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Beauty Arts Care, Department of Beauty Arts Care, Graduate School, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,College of General Education, Kookmin University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Metaverse beyond the hype: Multidisciplinary perspectives on emerging challenges, opportunities, and agenda for research, practice and policy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2022.102542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Liu K, Yu Y, Liu Y, Tang J, Liang X, Chu X, Zhou Z. A novel brain-controlled wheelchair combined with computer vision and augmented reality. Biomed Eng Online 2022; 21:50. [PMID: 35883092 PMCID: PMC9327337 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-022-01020-8] [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: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Brain-controlled wheelchairs (BCWs) are important applications of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Currently, most BCWs are semiautomatic. When users want to reach a target of interest in their immediate environment, this semiautomatic interaction strategy is slow. METHODS To this end, we combined computer vision (CV) and augmented reality (AR) with a BCW and proposed the CVAR-BCW: a BCW with a novel automatic interaction strategy. The proposed CVAR-BCW uses a translucent head-mounted display (HMD) as the user interface, uses CV to automatically detect environments, and shows the detected targets through AR technology. Once a user has chosen a target, the CVAR-BCW can automatically navigate to it. For a few scenarios, the semiautomatic strategy might be useful. We integrated a semiautomatic interaction framework into the CVAR-BCW. The user can switch between the automatic and semiautomatic strategies. RESULTS We recruited 20 non-disabled subjects for this study and used the accuracy, information transfer rate (ITR), and average time required for the CVAR-BCW to reach each designated target as performance metrics. The experimental results showed that our CVAR-BCW performed well in indoor environments: the average accuracies across all subjects were 83.6% (automatic) and 84.1% (semiautomatic), the average ITRs were 8.2 bits/min (automatic) and 8.3 bits/min (semiautomatic), the average times required to reach a target were 42.4 s (automatic) and 93.4 s (semiautomatic), and the average workloads and degrees of fatigue for the two strategies were both approximately 20. CONCLUSIONS Our CVAR-BCW provides a user-centric interaction approach and a good framework for integrating more advanced artificial intelligence technologies, which may be useful in the field of disability assistance.
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- Kaixuan Liu
- College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, Hunan, China
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- College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, Hunan, China.
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- College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, Hunan, China
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- College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, Hunan, China
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- College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, Hunan, China
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- College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, Hunan, China
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- College of Intelligence Science and Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, Hunan, China
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Garavand A, Aslani N. Metaverse phenomenon and its impact on health: A scoping review. INFORMATICS IN MEDICINE UNLOCKED 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2022.101029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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