Abstract: In this paper we present a number of the immersive virtual reality (VR) applications that we have developed during the past 18 months as a means of practically demonstrating the modeling approaches previously reported. The paper discusses the usefulness of the different approaches in assisting medical practitioners to diagnose and track conditions that might lead to impairment or disability, and how they can be used to train medical students to recognize such conditions or to undertake associated medical procedures. We also present the initial findings of a survey undertaken with medical practitioners as to the effectiveness of VR and immersive models in particular as diagnostic and training aids.
The study also highlights how AR can be used to train medical students to recognize such conditions or to undertake associated medical procedures REF .
Using virtual reality for medical diagnosis, training and education
International Journal on Disability and Human Development
Psychology