TITLE:
A Review of Haptic Technology Applications in Healthcare
AUTHORS:
Ilman Shazhaev, Dimitry Mihaylov, Abdulla Shafeeg
KEYWORDS:
Haptic, Healthcare, Virtual Reality, Videogame, Serios Games, Technology
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Applied Sciences,
Vol.13 No.2,
February
9,
2023
ABSTRACT: Regaining lost abilities via the formation of new
neural pathways as a result of extensive practice and retraining is a key
feature of the rehabilitation process. However, patient boredom is a big issue
in rehabilitation owing to the extensive practice that is necessary. Awareness of the value of haptic
(touch-enabled) interfaces in computer applications has grown because to the
emergence of games with buzzing joysticks and consumer electronics with
touchpads. Some forms of haptics, however, are paving the way for cutting-edge
computer-based rehabilitation solutions, such as “serious games,” which are
only one use of haptics’ potential to enhance clinical treatment. In this
paper, we aim to review the methods and technologies of haptic feedback that
are used for medical treatment and rehabilitation. Developing and innovating
better haptic feedback technology has the potential to expand and improve
access to virtual healthcare such as the doctor being able to “feel” a
patient’s tumor from miles away by being paired with robotic devices.