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• TITLE: Revolutionizing Healthcare—The Integration of Virtual Worlds, AR, and Metaverse Technology

  AUTHORS: Fatma Kilic

  KEYWORDS: Virtual Worlds, Augmented Reality, Metaverse, Healthcare, Patient Care, Medical Education, Research, Transformative Technologies, Regulatory Frameworks, Ethical Guidelines

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol.14 No.1, January 8, 2024

  ABSTRACT: This paper explores the transformative impact of virtual worlds, augmented reality (AR), and the metaverse in the healthcare sector. It delves into the ways these technologies are reshaping patient care, medical education, and research, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities they present. The paper highlights the potential benefits of these technologies and emphasizes the need for comprehensive regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines to ensure responsible integration. Finally it outlines their transformative impact and discusses the challenges and opportunities they present for the future of healthcare provision.