How Virtual Reality technology helps in Healthcare industry.
                     HOW VIRTUAL REALITY 
TECHNOLOGY HELPS IN THE 
HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
INTRODUCTION
 Virtual Reality (VR) is a recent digital invention 
that is steadily changing the way we live as 
well as significantly improving our daily well-
being and health. 
Source: getreferralmd.com
WHAT IS VR?
 Virtual reality involves the use of computer 
technology to create a simulated environment 
where users get immersed in. 
 While unlike traditional user interfaces, VR 
places the user inside the virtual experience, 
instead of having just to show a screen. 
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VR IN HEALTH INDUSTRY
 The following fields in the sphere of health have 
been influenced by VR the most
 Psychology
 Medicine
 Neuroscience
 Physical and occupational therapy
 Mental health therapy
 Motor and cognitive skills rehabilitation
 Clinical skills training
Source: medium.com
How Virtual Reality Is Used In 
Medical Industry
 Medical and healthcare organizations and doctors are 
exploring and evaluating areas where virtual reality 
proves to work better than traditional medical 
approaches for improving life. 
 It’s proven by that top world’s technology companies 
like Google, Microsoft, Sony, Apple, and Nvidia invest 
huge resources into the development of VR devices 
and applications in the medical industry.
Source: getreferralmd.com
Medical Training And Education 
Using Virtual Reality Technologies
 Medical and healthcare organizations and doctors are 
exploring and evaluating areas where virtual reality 
proves to work better. 
 It’s proven by that top world’s technology companies 
like Google, Microsoft, Sony, Apple, and Nvidia invest 
huge resources into the development of VR devices 
and applications in the medical industry.
Source: getreferralmd.com
VR-Based Mobile App For 
Healthcare 
 VR-based mobile applications help in the treatment of 
different diseases that helps in solving a lot of 
medical problems. 
 There are different kinds of VR medical apps including 
virtual medical games that help to get rid of pain and 
phobias, speed up rehabilitation, help patients in 
understanding the medical process. 
Source: quytech.com
Pain Management And Relaxation 
With Virtual Reality Application
 Medical VR which is also called virtual reality therapy 
has proved useful in helping the brain process pain 
and even reduce the pains of patients. 
 Virtual reality experiences act as a treatment for 
patients with some chronic diseases. 
Source: healthline.com
Physical therapy and 
rehabilitation with VR
 Medical VR which is also called virtual reality therapy 
has proved useful in helping the brain process pain 
and even reduce the pains of patients. 
 Virtual reality experiences act as a treatment for 
patients with some chronic diseases. 
Source: 
vrfitnessinsider.com
Treatment of phobias and post-
traumatic disorders with VR
 Virtual reality can be used in fears and phobias 
treatment and post-traumatic stress disorder 
recovering. 
 Thorough virtual world patients are faced with their 
fears slowly and in such a way can compete with such 
disorders.
Source: VRborg.com
Help People With Low Vision
 Low vision is a not so common visual impairment that 
has not enjoyed publicity. 
 About 135 million people globally suffer from low 
vision. The saddest part of the narrative is the fact 
that it cannot be corrected by surgery, medicine or 
glasses. 
 The VR medium helps patients by magnifying the 
desired objects in the visual scene meanwhile, not 
losing awareness of the overall environment around 
them. 
Source: getreferralmd.com