Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Education of Medical Students
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https://doi.org/10.47451/med2025-05-01Keywords:
virtual technologies, augmented reality technologies, medical students, patient rehabilitation, VR simulatorsAbstract
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies play an extremely important role in the healthcare sector, where their application allows for better diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients. These technologies play a particularly important role in the healthcare sector, where their application allows for better diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. The purpose of the study is to analyze scientific data on the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in the education of medical students and in the practice of doctors. The role of VR and AR technologies in planning complex surgeries is particularly noteworthy, where they allow surgeons to pre-model interventions and receive visual cues in real time, reducing the trauma of operations and increasing their efficiency. In rehabilitation programs, VR and AR are becoming indispensable tools for physical and cognitive rehabilitation of patients, providing effective methods of restoring motor and cognitive functions. The author concludes that the use of VR and AR for mental health deserves special attention. Modern technologies make it possible to create safe and controlled environments for the treatment of anxiety disorders and PTSD, enabling patients to gradually adapt to stressful situations, reducing anxiety and improving their emotional state.
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