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Girijakumari Sreekantan Nair S, Chandrasekaran B. MetaHealth: unlocking metaverse technologies in digital healthcare. Expert Rev Med Devices 2024:1-13. [PMID: 39039648 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2024.2382233] [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: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The metaverse is a new digital world powered by cutting-edge technologies that offers tremendous potential for healthcare. The metaverse is anticipated to experience enormous growth and adoption with a rising need for digital healthcare over the next decade. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the integration of metaverse technologies into healthcare. AREAS COVERED This article delves into the multifaceted realm of metaverse technologies within healthcare, offering insights into its diverse contexts. Central to its exploration are the significant contributions, such as examining the current landscape of metaverse technologies in healthcare, offering a nuanced understanding of their applications. The article meticulously explores the array of tools and platforms available for surgical procedures, highlighting their efficacy and it also delves into how these technologies illuminate the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery. Through thorough analysis, this article elucidates the transformative potential of metaverse technologies in revolutionizing healthcare practices. EXPERT OPINION The integration of metaverse technologies in healthcare signifies a transformative shift in service delivery. The metaverse, driven by advanced technology, promises substantial changes, enhances medical education, patient care, and research through immersive experiences. This article aims to explore its various contexts heralding a new era in healthcare.
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, India
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Ergin E, Yalcinkaya T, Cinar Yucel S. Nurses' knowledge of, attitudes towards and awareness of the metaverse, and their future time perspectives: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:414. [PMID: 38898460 PMCID: PMC11188271 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-02048-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The metaverse is a new and developing technology used in the field of healthcare. The perception of future explains time as a psychological phenomenon rather than a physical one. This study aimed to determine nurses' thoughts of the metaverse and their perceptions of future. METHODS The study in which the cross-sectional descriptive design was used was conducted with nurses working in a hospital in Trkiye from September 2022 to December 2022. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 374 nurses who were chosen using the convenience sampling method. Personal Identification Form, Metaverse Scale (MS) and Future Time Perspective Scale (FTPS) were used to collect data. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows 25.0 program was used to analyse the data. RESULTS The findings revealed that 81.6% of the nurses believed that they could provide patient education using the metaverse in the future, whereas 46% believed that they could do virtual nursing. The mean scores obtained from the FTPS and MS by the nurses were 3.45 (SD = 0.37) and 3.74 (SD = 0.56), respectively. There was a weak positive relationship between perception of future, and knowledge of, attitudes towards and awareness of the metaverse (r = 0.157, p = 0.002), and a weak, positive relationship between internet use duration and MS (r = 0.169, p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study underscores the potential of the metaverse in nursing, revealing that nurses are optimistic about its application in patient education and virtual care. We recommend the development of specialized training programs to equip nurses with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively utilize the metaverse in healthcare settings.
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- Eda Ergin
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, İzmir Bakırçay University, İzmir, Türkiye, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Sinop University, Sinop, Türkiye.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, Ege University, İzmir, Türkiye
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Al-kfairy M, Alomari A, Al-Bashayreh M, Alfandi O, Tubishat M. Unveiling the Metaverse: A survey of user perceptions and the impact of usability, social influence and interoperability. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31413. [PMID: 38826724 PMCID: PMC11141377 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31413] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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This review explores the Metaverse, focusing on user perceptions and emphasizing the critical aspects of usability, social influence, and interoperability within this emerging digital ecosystem. By integrating various academic perspectives, this analysis highlights the Metaverse's significant impact across various sectors, emphasizing its potential to reshape digital interaction paradigms. The investigation reveals usability as a cornerstone for user engagement, demonstrating how social dynamics profoundly influence user behaviors and choices within virtual environments. Furthermore, the study outlines interoperability as a paramount challenge, advocating for establishing unified protocols and technologies to facilitate seamless experiences across disparate Metaverse platforms. It advocates for the adoption of inclusive, ergonomically oriented designs aimed at enhancing user participation. It addresses the ethical and societal challenges posed by the Metaverse, including concerns related to digital harassment, invasive marketing practices, and breaches of privacy. Additionally, the review identifies existing gaps in the literature, particularly regarding the Metaverse's implications for healthcare, its impact on educational outcomes, and the urgent need for empirical data concerning its long-term effects on user psychology and behavior. By providing a comprehensive synthesis of the current understanding of user experiences and challenges within the Metaverse, this paper contributes to the academic dialogue, laying the groundwork for future research initiatives. It aims to steer the development of the Metaverse towards a trajectory that is ethically sound, socially responsible, inclusive, and aligned with societal expectations, thereby fostering a digital realm that upholds the highest standards of integrity and inclusivity.
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- Mousa Al-kfairy
- Zayed University, College of Technological Innovation, United Arab Emirates
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- Faculty of Information Technology, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Faculty of Information Technology, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Zayed University, College of Technological Innovation, United Arab Emirates
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- Zayed University, College of Technological Innovation, United Arab Emirates
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Jamshidi Z, Aieen M, Jafari‐Oori M. University innovation and start-ups: Barriers and facilitators experienced by nursing faculties - A content analysis study. Nurs Open 2024; 11:e2190. [PMID: 38807293 PMCID: PMC11133784 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2190] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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AIM University start-ups have gained significant popularity as a means of translating knowledge and research into practical applications. However, there is a lack of understanding regarding the experiences and perspectives of nursing faculties engaged in start-up ventures. The objective of this study was to explore valuable insights into the barriers and facilitators within this context for promoting success, generating entrepreneurial attitudes, as well as enhancing the sustainability of nursing faculty-led start-ups. DESIGN We employed a content analysis methodology to capture the real-life experiences of nursing faculties involved in university start-ups. This approach is an effective way to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject. METHODS Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Graneheim and Lundman's step was used for analysis and to identify recurring patterns and themes within the collected data. Sampling was done purposefully, with convenience and snowball techniques until data saturation. The MAXQDA version 10 software was utilised to easily analyse, code and present data. RESULTS The analysis revealed four major themes encompassed: motivational factors, personal attributes, limited entry support and barriers to scaling. These themes shed light on factors, support systems, challenges faced during growth as well as personal characteristics highlighted by the participants. Our study highlighted the factors influencing entrepreneurship in nursing faculties. Addressing the challenges of this study requires enhancing support systems and fostering personal development for entrepreneurial success in healthcare innovation. Policymakers can promote university education to expand the entrepreneurship process using more facilities and make more services accessible.
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- Zahra Jamshidi
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and MidwiferyShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Student Research Committee (SRC)Baqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Atherosclerosis Research Center, Faculty of NursingBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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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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Tang Y, Liang H, Zhan J. The application of metaverse in occupational health. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1396878. [PMID: 38665240 PMCID: PMC11043589 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1396878] [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: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background The metaverse, as a new digital interactive platform, is garnering significant attention and exploration across industries due to technological advancements and societal digital transformation. In occupational health, there is immense potential for leveraging the metaverse to enhance work environments and occupational health management. It offers companies more efficient and intelligent solutions for occupational health management while providing employees with safer and more comfortable work environments. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, and Google Scholar databases to identify relevant studies published between January 2015 and March 2024. The search terms included "metaverse," "virtual reality," "occupational health," "workplace safety," "job training," and "telemedicine." The selected articles were analyzed, and key findings were summarized narratively. Results The review summarizes the broad application prospects of metaverse technology in immersive training, occupational risk identification and assessment, and occupational disease monitoring and diagnosis. However, applying the metaverse in occupational health also faces challenges such as inadequate technical standards, data privacy issues, human health hazards, high costs, personnel training, and lagging regulations. Conclusion Metaverse offers new possibilities for addressing the numerous challenges faced in occupational health and has broad application prospects. In the future, collaborative efforts from multiple stakeholders will be necessary to promote the sustainable development of metaverse technology in occupational health and better protect workers' occupational health.
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- Division of Radiology and Environmental Medicine, China Institute for Radiation Protection, Taiyuan, China
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Ammendola M, Vescio F, Al Ansari M, Hila J, Rizzo L, Romano R, Marchegiani F, de'Angelis N, Piardi T, Cavaliere D, Frampton AE, Gall TMH, Luposella M, Memeo R, Navarra G, Curcio S, Currò G. Metaverse and Telementoring: From Surgery to Workshop. Surg Innov 2024; 31:212-219. [PMID: 38378041 DOI: 10.1177/15533506241233674] [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] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has favored the growth of telemedicine systems and in this context the idea of Metaverse was born and developed. A 3D reality in which people can interact with each other through digital reproductions of themselves. Metaverse has already been tested in numerous medical fields due to its ability to combine visual and auditory information with tactile sensations. The purpose of this study is to highlight its potential also in its ability to be used as a telementoring place where the skills and knowledge of surgeons from all over the world can be combined. MATERIAL AND METHODS The first HPB Surgery Workshop was held at the "Metaverse Surgical Hospital, USA". During the workshop, surgeons located in various parts of the world reported on hepatic, pancreatic and biliary tract surgery and remotely supported the execution of a robotic liver resection. RESULTS The Metaverse gave the opportunity for surgeons to meet and discuss HPB pathologies and its surgical strategies and for surgeons in training to interface with experts by participating in a moment of advanced training. CONCLUSION In the Metaverse, telementoring can be used at very low cost to improve clinical and surgical practice.
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- Michele Ammendola
- Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Aster Hospital, Minimal Invasive Gastrointestinal, Robotic Surgery Unit, Dean of the Robotic Surgery Academy, Dubai, UAE
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- Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Unit of Colorectal and Digestive Surgery, DIGEST Department, Beaujon University Hospital (AP-HP), University Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Unit of Colorectal and Digestive Surgery, DIGEST Department, Beaujon University Hospital (AP-HP), University Paris Cité, Clichy, France
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- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Digestive Oncological Surgery, Robert Debré University Hospital, Reims, France
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- General and Oncologic Surgery, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, Forlì, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, London, UK
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- Cardiovascular Disease Unit, General Hospital of Soverato, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgical Unit, "F. Miulli" Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology of Adult and Evolutive Age, Surgical Oncology Division, "G. Martino" Hospital, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, Digestive Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Science of Health Department, General Surgery Unit, University "Magna Graecia" Medical School, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Valentina Bellini
- From the Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Division, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- 2nd Division of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- From the Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Division, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Mehta V, Mathur A, Chaurasia H, Obulareddy VT, D'Amico C, Fiorillo L. A Brief Review on Engaging and Interactive Learning for Children: Exploring the Potential of Metaverse-Based Oral Health Promotion. Int J Dent 2024; 2024:6679356. [PMID: 38375435 PMCID: PMC10876315 DOI: 10.1155/2024/6679356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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The importance of oral health for overall health makes it critical to establish proper oral hygiene practices in children early on. The traditional approaches to teaching children about dental health may not be successful since they may not be able to keep their interest. Metaverse technology offers a promising alternative, allowing for the design of engaging and immersive worlds that can effectively educate children about oral health. Despite the growing interest in the use of metaverse technology in healthcare, there is a lack of comprehensive reviews on its potential for oral health promotion in children. This review aims to fill this gap by providing an overview of the current state of metaverse-based oral health promotion for children, discussing its benefits and challenges, and highlighting its potential for improving children's oral health. By conducting this review, the authors hope to provide new information on the potential of metaverse-based oral health promotion for children and to contribute to the ongoing discussion on the use of metaverse technology in healthcare. This review may also provide valuable insights for dental organizations and practitioners interested in using metaverse technology to promote oral health and healthy living among children.
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- Vini Mehta
- Department of Dental Research, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune 411018, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dental Research, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune 411018, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Dental Research, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune 411018, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina 98100, Italy
- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Aldent, Tirana 1007, Albania
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- Department of Dental Research, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune 411018, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina 98100, Italy
- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Aldent, Tirana 1007, Albania
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples 80121, Italy
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Tiwari A, Dubey A, Yadav AK, Bhansali R, Bagaria V. A review of Smart future of healthcare in the digital age to improve Quality of orthopaedic patient care in metaverse called: The Healthverse!! J Clin Orthop Trauma 2024; 48:102340. [PMID: 38292151 PMCID: PMC10823058 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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- Anjali Tiwari
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Girgaum, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery, Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, UK
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Girgaum, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Girgaum, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abhari S, Morita P, Miranda PADSES, Garavand A, Hanjahanja-Phiri T, Chumachenko D. Non-fungible tokens in healthcare: a scoping review. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1266385. [PMID: 38074727 PMCID: PMC10704927 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1266385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Introduction Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are digital assets that are verified using blockchain technology to ensure authenticity and ownership. NFTs have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by addressing various issues in the industry. Method The goal of this study was to identify the applications of NFTs in healthcare. Our scoping review was conducted in 2023. We searched the Scopus, IEEE, PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Cochrane scientific databases using related keywords. The article selection process was based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Results After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 13 articles were chosen. Then extracted data was summarized and reported. The most common application of NFTs in healthcare was found to be in health data management with 46% frequency, followed by supply chain management with 31% frequency. Furthermore, Ethereum is the main blockchain platform that is applied in NFTs in healthcare with 70%. Discussion The findings from this review indicate that the NFTs that are currently used in healthcare could transform it. Also, it appears that researchers have not yet investigated the numerous potentials uses of NFTs in the healthcare field, which could be utilized in the future.
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- Shahabeddin Abhari
- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Research Institute for Aging, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Centre for Digital Therapeutics, Techna Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Mathematical Modelling and Artificial Intelligence, National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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Trabacca A. Children, neurology, and "the metaverse": is this the road map? Neurol Sci 2023; 44:3719-3720. [PMID: 37351677 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-06921-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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- Antonio Trabacca
- Head of Unit for Severe Disabilities in Developmental Age and Young Adults (Developmental Neurology and Neurorehabilitation), Scientific Institute IRCCS "E. Medea", Brindisi, Italy.
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Gruson D, Greaves R, Dabla P, Bernardini S, Gouget B, Öz TK. A new door to a different world: opportunities from the metaverse and the raise of meta-medical laboratories. Clin Chem Lab Med 2023; 61:1567-1571. [PMID: 36855921 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2023-0108] [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: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In the digital age, the metaverse has emerged with impressive potential for many segments of society. The metaverse could be presented as a parallel dimension able to enhance the physical world as well as our actions and decisions in it with the objective to use a coalition between the natural and virtual worlds for value creation. Our aim was to elaborate on the impact of the metaverse on laboratory medicine. METHODS Based on the available evidence, literature and reports, we analyzed the different perspectives of the metaverse on laboratory medicine and the needs for an efficient transition. RESULTS The convergence and integration of technologies in the metaverse will participate to the reimagination of laboratory medicine services with augmented services, users' experiences, efficiency, and personalized care. The revolution around the metaverse offers different opportunities for laboratory medicine but also open multiple related challenges that are presented in this article. CONCLUSIONS Scientific societies, multidisciplinary teams and specialists in laboratory medicine must prepare the integration metaverse and meta-medical laboratories, raise the awareness, educate, set guidance to obtain a maximum of value and mitigate potential adverse consequences.
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- Damien Gruson
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc and Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
- Pôle de recherche en Endocrinologie, Diabète et Nutrition, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc and Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
- National Committee for the Selection of Reference Laboratories, Ministry of Health, Paris, France
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Emerging Technologies Division and MHBLM Committee, International Federation Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry, G.B. Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Associated Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
- MHBLM Committee, International Federation Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Emerging Technologies Division and MHBLM Committee, International Federation Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC), Milan, Italy
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- National Committee for the Selection of Reference Laboratories, Ministry of Health, Paris, France
- MHBLM Committee, International Federation Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC), Milan, Italy
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- Liv Hospital Ulus, Beşiktaş/Istanbul, Türkiye
- Istinye University, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Zahid A, Sharma R. Personalized Health Care in a Data-Driven Era: A Post-COVID-19 Retrospective. MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS. DIGITAL HEALTH 2023; 1:162-171. [PMID: 38013945 PMCID: PMC10178356 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpdig.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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- Arnob Zahid
- Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Gloeckler S, Biller-Andorno N. Mental health services in the metaverse: potential and concerns. Swiss Med Wkly 2023; 153:40089. [PMID: 37099742 DOI: 10.57187/smw.2023.40089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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- Sophie Gloeckler
- Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine, University of Zürich
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Moztarzadeh O, Jamshidi MB, Sargolzaei S, Keikhaee F, Jamshidi A, Shadroo S, Hauer L. Metaverse and Medical Diagnosis: A Blockchain-Based Digital Twinning Approach Based on MobileNetV2 Algorithm for Cervical Vertebral Maturation. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13081485. [PMID: 37189587 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13081485] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Advanced mathematical and deep learning (DL) algorithms have recently played a crucial role in diagnosing medical parameters and diseases. One of these areas that need to be more focused on is dentistry. This is why creating digital twins of dental issues in the metaverse is a practical and effective technique to benefit from the immersive characteristics of this technology and adapt the real world of dentistry to the virtual world. These technologies can create virtual facilities and environments for patients, physicians, and researchers to access a variety of medical services. Experiencing an immersive interaction between doctors and patients can be another considerable advantage of these technologies, which can dramatically improve the efficiency of the healthcare system. In addition, offering these amenities through a blockchain system enhances reliability, safety, openness, and the ability to trace data exchange. It also brings about cost savings through improved efficiencies. In this paper, a digital twin of cervical vertebral maturation (CVM), which is a critical factor in a wide range of dental surgery, within a blockchain-based metaverse platform is designed and implemented. A DL method has been used to create an automated diagnosis process for the upcoming CVM images in the proposed platform. This method includes MobileNetV2, a mobile architecture that improves the performance of mobile models in multiple tasks and benchmarks. The proposed technique of digital twinning is simple, fast, and suitable for physicians and medical specialists, as well as for adapting to the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) due to its low latency and computing costs. One of the important contributions of the current study is to use of DL-based computer vision as a real-time measurement method so that the proposed digital twin does not require additional sensors. Furthermore, a comprehensive conceptual framework for creating digital twins of CVM based on MobileNetV2 within a blockchain ecosystem has been designed and implemented, showing the applicability and suitability of the introduced approach. The high performance of the proposed model on a collected small dataset demonstrates that low-cost deep learning can be used for diagnosis, anomaly detection, better design, and many more applications of the upcoming digital representations. In addition, this study shows how digital twins can be performed and developed for dental issues with the lowest hardware infrastructures, reducing the costs of diagnosis and treatment for patients.
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- Omid Moztarzadeh
- Department of Stomatology, University Hospital Pilsen, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 22, 306 14 Pilsen, Czech Republic
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- Department of Computer Engineering, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad 9187147578, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 9816743463, Iran
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- Dentistry School, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol 4717647745, Iran
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- Department of Computer Engineering, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad 9187147578, Iran
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- Department of Stomatology, University Hospital Pilsen, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
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The metaverse is an alternative digital world, accessed by means of dedicated audiovisual devices. In this parallel world, various forms of artificial intelligence meet, including individuals in the form of digital copies of real people (avatars), able to interact socially. Metaverse in medicine may be used in many different ways. The possibility to perform surgery at a distance of thousands of miles separating the patient from the surgeon, who could have also the possibility to visualize in real-time patient's clinical data, including diagnostic images, obviously is very appealing. It would be also possible to perform medical treatments and to adopt pharmacological protocols on human avatars clinically similar to the patients, thus observing treatment effects in advance and significantly reducing the clinical trials duration. Metaverse may reveal an exceptional educational tool, offering the possibility of interactive digital lessons, allowing to dissect and to study an anatomical apparatus in detail, to navigate within it, not only to study, but also to see the evolution of the pathological process, and to simulate in advance surgical or medical procedures on virtual patients. However, while artificial intelligence is now an established reality in the clinical practice, the metaverse is still in its initial stages, and to figure out its potential usefulness and reliability, further developments are expected.
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Chan YK, Tang YM, Teng L. A comparative analysis of digital health usage intentions towards the adoption of virtual reality in telerehabilitation. Int J Med Inform 2023; 174:105042. [PMID: 36965405 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the rapid development of the metaverse and the problem of non-attendance in traditional rehabilitation, virtual reality in telerehabilitation has become increasingly vital in modern medicine. However, research on determining predictors that influence the public's behavioral intention to adopt VR-based telerehabilitation has not been extensively studied. OBJECTIVE This study aims to propose a new research model with a comparative analysis on understanding factors affecting the public's behavioral intention to adopt VR in telerehabilitation for different user groups. METHODS A total of 215 respondents from the general public completed an online questionnaire to validate the proposed research model. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS and AMOS. The proposed model was additionally validated using CFA and multiple linear regression. RESULTS This study found that effort expectancy, threat appraisals, and trust had a positive significant influence on the public's behavioral intention to adopt VR in telerehabilitation. However, performance expectancy and facilitating conditions had no significant relationship with behavioral intention. Notably, the average of the primary factors for older adults was generally higher than for younger adults. CONCLUSIONS The present study confirms the applicability of the proposed research model. Our findings contribute up-to-date insights for related stakeholders to minimize implementation failures and develop successful adoption strategies for the future expansion of telerehabilitation.
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- Yee Kiu Chan
- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Faculty of Business, City University of Macau, Macau.
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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