What are the applications of AR in the Healthcare Industry?
How Augmented Reality and Spatial Computing is Shaping the Future of Healthcare?
Human life is of utmost importance, making healthcare systems critically important. So advancements in the health sector are progressing rapidly with the use of augmented reality solutions. From diagnosis to treatment, AR can revolutionize every area.
We all know our heart is the most important muscle in our body, beating 60-100 beats per minute, but what happens if something goes wrong? Sudden cardiac arrest often comes with no warning, and nearby people have no idea what to do in case of such an emergency. Augmented Reality (AR) offers step-by-step guidance on lifesaving procedures. Additionally, AR has become a valuable resource for medical training and education, helping to improve skills and knowledge in a practical, interactive way.
Let’s evaluate how AR and spatial computing can benefit different roles within the healthcare system:
1. Surgeons: Precision and Planning at New Heights
Surgeons are relying on their expertise, and AR is multiplying their capabilities. They can wear AR glasses or headsets, displaying patient data like medical images superimposed on their patient’s body during surgery. That is, they receive information in real-time on the display-screen of a patient on which they are present. Increased accuracy, effective operations, and diminished human error are some of the benefits of this data augmenting live operation.
Another very important application of AR is in preoperative planning. Surgeons can use AR to visualize and simulate complex surgeries. This serves to plan the operations in advance and identify, where appropriate, any challenges that might arise during the actual procedure. With spatial computing, surgeons can use 3D models matching each patient’s anatomy to explore and plan the best approach to surgery, ensuring the best outcome.
2. Patients: Empowerment in Treatment and Understanding of Health
AR in healthcare is a transformative tool for patient engagement and understanding. Augmented-reality applications enable patients to visualize their medical conditions, for example, tumors, fractures, or organ damage, in 3-D format. The interactive experience teaches patients information, allows them to understand complicated procedures, and prepares them for what they will be experiencing during the treatment. For example, through AR, a doctor could show the patient how the tumor will be excised, what happens during surgery, and what to expect during rehab.
Throughout rehabilitation, AR apps can allow the patient to carry out exercises, guiding the tasks through every step and giving feedback in real-time. This feature contributes to making sure an exercise is accurately done, which motivates patients in following their treatment plans. Additionally, this will help in data collection by the physiotherapists from each session for subsequent assessment.
3. Nursing Professionals:
Patient Monitoring: AR has the capacity to provide real-time visualizations of patient vitals and medical records to aid monitoring more effectively and respond to changes quickly as well. AR glasses and interactive AR charts lead to minimizing paperwork and improving accuracy.
Simulation & Training: Augmented reality in healthcare can provide a way for nursing students to enhance skills and be more prepared through lifelike training scenarios as well as emergency procedures. Let’s say they have a training module that can show them step-by-step procedures on how to get ready for operation theatre.
4. Medical Administrators:
Navigation: Augmented reality applications for hospital navigation can assist nursing professionals in finding the correct rooms and providing first aid promptly. The integration of AR with smartphones can also help patients navigate the facility more easily.
Training and Guidance: A medical facility can be of multiple stories and buildings; AR can help entry-level trainees and visitors get used to the facility. AR can even assist in training staff on the proper arrangement and management of medical kits.
5. Emergency Responders:
Step-by-Step Instructions: In case someone needs CPR or first aid in an emergency situation, AR can provide real-time, visual instructions overlaying crucial steps directly onto the scene or equipment.
Protocol Adherence: AR in healthcare can display emergency protocols and checklists to ensure responders follow the correct procedures, reducing the risk of mistakes under pressure. Few devices like ventilators and defibrillators are complex to use, so AR can overlay instructions and diagrams on equipment. This ensures that even if a responder is unfamiliar with the equipment, they can use it correctly.
InfiVR’s AR solutions to address healthcare challenges
Besides all these examples, AR is going to give even more benefits across possibly every area of health care, from pharmacists, medical researchers, to health technicians. InfiVR is the company that is bound to introduce innovative AR solutions to health care establishments in order to reduce costs, improve training effectiveness, and develop a skilled and future-ready workforce.
Discover the full potential of AR in health care with InfiVR.
At InfiVR, we are giving health care establishments the tools and expertise to deliver Metaverse based technology. Immersive spatial computing training solutions and precision surgical support are what our organization is here for; it works to improve health care delivery and improve patient outcomes while supporting efficiencies.
Is it time for you to move forward? Do not miss this chance to partner with us and find out how augmented reality can usefully empower your health care facility. Please reach InfiVR right now and learn more about our solutions to seamlessly integrate these transformative technologies in your practice.
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