Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality in the Metaverse: A Scoping Review of Human-Centered Applications in Public Health
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https://doi.org/10.14738/tecs.1404.12003Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Metaverse, Public Health, Human-Centered Applications, Scoping Review, Digital Health, Extended Reality (XR)Abstract
In recent times, the introduction of new technologies, such as the Internet of Things and blockchain systems, has transformed the way healthcare is delivered. Through illness checks, chronic disease management, healthcare training, and public health initiatives, artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) are revolutionizing public health in the Metaverse. With substantial data and modest types of artificial intelligence, epidemiological investigations can become a valuable weapon for identifying emerging diseases and optimizing measures to cope with critical situations. Machine learning models are beneficial for determining infection type and for informing disease prevention measures during the COVID-19 outbreak. Incorporating VR enables training environments that allow practitioners to simulate emergency response plans, evaluate intervention strategies, and optimize resource allocation. Applications that use AI for remote health monitoring collect real-time patient data and help tailor treatment plans for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease to manage chronic illnesses. The smart garment is designed to suggest possible treatment to the patient and comes equipped with sensors that can detect early signs of disease. The use of an opioid is a simple approach to pain management. Still, it needs a VR-based cognitive behavioral therapy that can effectively address pain and its impact, hence enhancing the quality of the patient's life. Health campaigns using artificial intelligence involve the dissemination of health information that fosters behavior change.
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