Virtual Reality, Machine Learning, Biosensing - Converging to Transform Healthcare
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Walter Greenleaf PhD discusses the convergence of virtual reality, machine learning, and biosensing technologies and their potential to transform healthcare. Recent cost reductions and accessibility improvements have made clinical VR/AR systems more affordable and widespread adoption is on the horizon. VR/AR can be used for functional training, objective assessments, improved interventions, and facilitated treatment adherence. The global VR/AR healthcare market is projected to grow substantially in coming years.
Virtual Reality, Machine Learning, Biosensing - Converging to Transform Healthcare
- 1. Walter Greenleaf PhD Converging to Transform Healthcare Virtual Reality, Machine Learning, Biosensing
- 2. The work we do is important The work we do is meaningful We work together to move the field forward 7th Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium
- 3. Current technologies and concepts are founded on more than 30 years of research and development Recent changes in cost and access make clinical VR systems affordable Medical VR/AR Systems – Overall Status and Opportunity On the horizon - enhanced, ubiquitous, informative and integrated After years of study and use by early adopters – validated systems are poised to move to the mainstream
- 4. + AR + MR = XR Immersive Systems Extended Reality
- 5. Functional Training Objective Assessments Improved Interventions Facilitated Adherence Distributed Care Delivery Prevention and Wellness VR/ AR systems are currently used for -
- 6. Now is the time for VR & AR (XR) XR technology is now affordable, scalable and accessible Meta - Oculus HP - Reverb Sony – PlayStation VR Microsoft - HoloLens HTC - Vive Apple - The HMD is what you think of when you think of VR- But there is so much more going on “behind the screen”
- 8. Healthcare Crisis: Aging Populations 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2015 2020 2025 Age 85+ Age 75-84 Age 65-74 Age 45-64 Age 5-44 Under Age 5 In 1970, there were roughly half as many people in the world as there are now
- 9. Healthcare Demand is Evolving As we extent our longevity, we see a higher percentage of people living with diseases of “old age: Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s Physical Disabilities – Restrictions on Mobility Mild Cognitive Impairment Acute and Chronic Pain Stroke Cataracts, Macular Degeneration The fight continues against the more intractable ‘old enemies’: Cancer Heart Disease Respiratory Disease Kidney Disease
- 10. Healthcare Demand is Evolving Shifts In demographics & lifestyle have led to new expressions of disease Anxiety Disorders Depression Burnout Diabetes Obesity Addictions
- 11. TREND: Moving Health Care to the Left Value Cost Health Status 20% of Population Generate 80% of the Costs Healthy / Low Risk At Risk High Risk Chronic Disease – Early Stage Acute Disease Chronic Disease Progression End of Life Care Benefits of Proactive Mitigation of Disease Risk
- 12. Cost of Care Delivery / Day Health Independent Living Community Clinic Doctor’s Office Assisted Living Skilled Nursing Facility Quality of Life $10,000 $1,000 $10 $1 Specialty Clinic Home Care Supported Care Community Hospital Intensive Care Acute Care 0% 100% Chronic Disease Management $100 TREND: Where Healthcare Happens
- 13. Transforming HealthCare with Technology
- 14. The Stanford Laboratory for Brain Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship Medical Mixed Reality Program Wearable Electronics (eWear) Initiative ENGINEERING Academic Affiliations Childhood Anxiety Reduction through Innovation and Technology VR & Immersive Technology In the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
- 16. Digital Health Revolution • Mobile Health / eHealth • Machine Learning • Wearable Sensors • Patient Centered • Leverages Internet: social, quantitative, collaborative
- 17. Every Medical Device Reinvented - & Now Digital
- 18. Digital Heath World Population 7.98 Billion Mobile Phone Users 5.34 Billion Growing Exponentially...
- 19. Digital Health Platforms deliver interventions to patients, and parse data for enhanced analysis and improved protocols
- 20. Prescription Digital Therapeutics Combination Therapy - Digital Health Platform App-based system designed to enhance medication efficacy Medication with clinical benefit Prescribed combination product with enhanced efficacy = +
- 21. New methods are being developed that will allow us to collect and analyze biomarkers that reflect our cognitive and emotional status. Here are four examples… Brain Health BioMarkers - Passive Data from Smart Phones Voice Analytics as a BioMarker of Depression Facial expressions in response to a VR Challenge Cognitive function assessment using AR and smartphone sensors Digital Systems Are Not Just Measuring The Physical Parameters of Our Health
- 22. Prescription Digital Therapeutics Create Value In Areas Of High Patient Need Combination Therapy PDTs can monitor toxicity and personalize treatment Can leverage sensor data. Dose Optimization PDTs can monitor and address comorbid conditions: insomnia, poor nutrition, anxiety, depression, activity levels, use of nicotine and alcohol, etc Address Comorbid Conditions Software-based therapies have been shown to be effective as stand-alone interventions – there is incremental effectiveness when PTDs are used in combination with standard treatment Facilitate Adherence Collect Utilization And Efficacy Data PDTs have several tools to facilitate adherence –provide key information, close the feedback loop, show progress, connect to the care team, leverage games and other motivational tools, provide reminders and sound alerts, etc PDTs collect de-identified utilization and efficacy data – combined with sensor data Advancing research, facilitating improved formulations, and allowing for personalized protocols based on large-scale studies.
- 24. CONVERGENCE of Several Fast-Moving Technologies New technologies provide an avenue to address many previously intractable problems, transform cost models, & greatly improve patient outcomes AI / Machine Learning – Improved Diagnostics, Precision Clinical Therapies Digital Health Platforms – Remote Monitoring, Assessments, Therapeutics Human/Machine Interface - Wearables, Prostheses, Implantables Pharmaceutical Development - Decentralized Trials, AI Drug Discovery, Combination Therapy Robotics - Microsurgery, Telesurgery, Rehabilitation, Disability Solutions Nano-Medicine - Tumor Detection, Drug Delivery, Imaging, Tissue Engineering Genetic Medicine – Gene Therapy, Personalized Medicine, Predictive Medicine Wearable Sensors – Improved Diagnostics, Telemedicine, Precision Medicine,
- 25. Sensors Are Evolving, Connecting, Promulgating Sensors 1.0 Sensors 3.0 Sensors 2.0 Measure and record Integration with web; Sharing and accessing data Passive data gathering; Aggregation and meaningful interpretation
- 26. Entering the Era of Medical Wearables
- 27. Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics
- 28. Leveraging technology that senses, interprets, and adapts to how you feel and act – And factors in your health status, your goals, and your priorities. The future is about personalized experiences
- 29. Technology that personalizes experiences- Technology that senses, interprets, and adapts to how you feel and act
- 30. Soon, the broadly adopted technology used for our interactions with our environment … and with each other … will change. All will be facilitated by technology that personalizes experiences, that is, technology that senses, interprets, and adapts to how you feel and act Our interactions with the built environment, communications systems, entertainment platforms, transportation systems, social platforms, etc -
- 31. Affective Computing Affective Computing is the study and development of systems and devices that can recognize, interpret, process, and and in some cases simulate human affects. It is an interdisciplinary field spanning computer science, psychology, engineering, and cognitive science. One goal of Affective Computing is to develop systems that can interpret our emotional state and adapt their functionality accordingly– to be able to generate an appropriate response to the user's emotional state.
- 32. A Voice-Based Vital Sign for Mental Health Using voice as a biomarker for mental health and wellbeing along with machine- learning algorithms, Ellipsis Health generates a clinical-grade assessment of the severity of anxiety and depression, with just a short sample of speech.
- 33. Digital Twin Paradigm For Precision Healthcare
- 34. A data stream for physicians to manage patients between visits Includes specific Rx compliance tracking capabilities Focus on issues disease worsening, new symptoms Includes Alerts to Care Team and integrates at POC Sensor Tech PatientApp Wearables PA TIENTS PhysicianApp PHYSICIAN Office Visit Office Visit Injection issue GI issue Relapse? Sleep issues Tingling, weakness Actionable, avoid events, costs, ROI path to payment
- 35. fNIRS and Other Imaging
- 36. Lab-on-Skin and Related Systems
- 37. 5G connections – Forecast to Exceed 5.9 billion by the end of 2027 Single-digit millisecond latencies with Edge Computing Cloud-Rendered AR and VR content Real-time Analytics for Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling
- 38. Digital Healthcare Business Trends Shifting Business Models – Tech Titans, Direct to Consumer Shifting Regulatory Landscape Telemedicine Gains Traction Focus on Mental Health
- 39. Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Technology Immersive Systems
- 40. First general purpose and commercially available VR systems. VR Technology Has Evolved 1987
- 41. My 36 Year Journey…. Stanford University VR Technology Has Evolved
- 43. SpiderWorld VR for phobia treatment 1997 Phobias 2003 Burns - Pain SnowWorld VR for burn pain management 2007 Landmark Study - Pain VR immersion for pain relief 2021 Clinical Acceptance 2021+ Mainstream Adoption Proliferation of start- ups, use at-home and clinical environment +2000 peer-reviewed publications in 2016 2002 PTSD VR therapy for PTSD after 9/11 attack (virtual planes flying over the WTC & jets crashing…) 2016 Research Milestone First FDA-approved at-home VR therapy: EaseVRx for back pain Dr. Hunter Hoffman Dr. JoAnn Difede Dr. Albert “Skip” Rizzo Dr. Walter Greenleaf Dr. Jeremy Bailenson
- 44. Academic research has indicated that Virtual Reality can effectively treat a wide variety of clinical problems – ranging from addictions, to stroke, to PTSD
- 45. Scentware Other Dimensions of Sensory Input - Enhanced Immersion 9 scent actuators with interchangeable cartridges Library of over 250 scents Custom scent creation Aaron Wisniewski
- 46. Other Dimensions of Sensory Input - Enhanced Immersion
- 47. Virtual Humans For Training, Support, Assessments, and Care “Smart Avatar” with a virtual voice, image and mannerisms via AI AI-driven Avatar – For conversational mental health checkup. Conversage
- 48. Virtual Worlds – Multiuser Immersive Experiences Cloud-based 3D real time rendering
- 49. Learning & Retention Muscle Memory Presence & Context Motivation/Engagement Clinical VR/AR Systems Have Impact Facilitate Cognitive Engagement Promote Adherence Active Involvement: XR systems provide users with immersive experiences that maximize cognitive engagement.
- 50. The Neuroscience of How VR/AR Systems Support Clinical Care Immersive systems support training and improve clinical care by taking advantage of the way our brain’s learning and reward systems function Activate neuroplastic change via reward systems Shorten the reward feedback loop – show progress Leverage mirror neuron systems VR/AR systems can:
- 51. Key Mechanisms of Impact Active Involvement: XR systems provide users with immersive experiences that maximize cognitive engagement. Feedback: learning is reinforced by direct, immediate and relevant feedback that reinforces the experience and the lessons learned. Engaging and Motivating: the dynamic nature of XR systems provides users with agency and can provide immediate rewards for progress. Cost Effective: XR systems extend the reach and reduce the cost of face-to-face training. Novels Theater Film Games AR/VR
- 52. Wired for Narrative Stories Research shows that STORY: • Provides superior retention (memory and recall) • Provides improved understanding • Creates context and relevance • Creates empathy • Promotes engagement and participation • Enhances the creation of meaning and personal relevance
- 53. More than 1/2 of the participants in mental health app studies drop out in week #1 Lack of engagement is the biggest DTx go-to-market risk High dropout rates present a threat to the validity of RCTs of Mental Health Apps High Dropout Rates for Mobile Mental Health Apps- Dropout rates in clinical trials of smartphone apps for depressive symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis December 2019 Journal of Affective Disorders 263 Immersive Systems - Improved Adherence
- 54. Ability to change attitudes and behavior after “being” one’s future self Leveraging Mirror Neurons
- 55. Acute Pain Addiction Medicine ADHD Anxiety Management Autism Spectrum Disorder Chronic Pain Cognitive Assessments Depression Disability Solutions Emergency Medicine Medical Education &Training Ophthalmology Orthopedics Palliative Care Patient Education Phobias PTSD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Preventive Medicine Respiratory Medicine Senior Care Stroke & TBI Surgical Procedure Planning Surgical Skill Training Uncomfortable Procedure Distraction More Than 300 Emerging Medical VR/AR Companies Targeting Multiple Clinical Sectors and Specific Indications
- 56. ACTIVE USE CASES • Suicide prevention and suicidal ideation • Spinal cord injury and disease • Anxiety • Depression • Social isolation • Substance use disorder • Addiction recovery • PTSD • Phantom limb pain • Pain management (acute, chronic, acute on chronic) • Physical, occupational, recreation therapy • Procedural use • Low vision rehabilitation • Falls risk assessment • Neurological assessment • Palliative care • Creative Arts therapy • Facilities management • New employee orientation • Empathy training • Employee wellness • Employee education • Firearms safety • Pre-surgical planning
- 57. CLINICAL IMPLEMENTATION: NATIONAL EFFORTS as of 2/2023 In-vivo exposure for PTSD • 7 sites • 75 headsets Imaginal Prolonged Exposure • 28 sites • 28 headsets Radiology phobias • 4 sites • 20 headsets Chronic pain and suicide prevention • 60 sites • 300 headsets At-home management of chronic low back pain • 18 sites • 250 uses of 8-week regimen Creative Arts Therapy • 73 sites • 460 Headsets Community Living Center Use • 9 sites • 45 headsets Physical Therapy Business and Care Pathway • 5 sites • 25 headsets Physical Therapy Implementation • 18 sites • 56 headsets CleanBoxe s provided for Infection Control
- 58. STAFF ENGAGEMENT
- 60. Global VR in Healthcare Market Revenue & Forecast 2017 - 2028 Market 2020(M) 2028(M) CAGR North America 358.5 4.285.4 36.5% Europe 227.8 2,879.5 37.6% Asia Pacific 168.4 2,639.6 41.5% MENA 50.2 678.2 38.8% Latin America 80.9 1,175.1 40.1% Total 885.7M 11,657.8M 38.3% CAGR (2021 - 2028) 38.3%
- 61. Functional Training Objective Assessments Improved Interventions Facilitated Adherence Distributed Care Delivery Prevention and Wellness VR/AR Technology Will Significantly Impact Medical Care
- 62. Clinical Skill Training Surgical Skill Training Interpersonal Skill Training Use of Equipment and Tools Team Training - e.g.: Emergency Department, Surgical Team Emergency Response Training and Rehearsal Facilitate Empathy Clinical Training
- 63. Virtual Standardized Patient Simulators Mursion’s virtual standardized patient (VSP) simulators offer medical educators a powerful way to enhance both technical and interpersonal skills. Improving the communication skills of a doctor delivering a negative diagnosis Increasing the effectiveness of therapy skills of psychologists Enabling prospective nurses to master giving an effective patient history and coaching interview Allowing pediatric healthcare providers to train in scenarios involving a parent and an elementary-age child Enhancing the debriefing skills of a surgical team
- 64. Preparation and Training for Difficult Situations
- 65. Pediatric Resuscitation VR simulation to train medical students and staff to respond in high-stakes, low-frequency pediatric emergencies.
- 67. Functional Training Objective Assessments Improved Interventions Facilitated Adherence Distributed Care Delivery Prevention and Wellness VR/AR Technology Will Impact Medical Care
- 68. Activities of Daily Living Assessments Physical Medicine – OT / PT Neuropsychological Assessments Behavioral Medicine – Psychology, Psychiatry Improved Assessments
- 69. Uncovering the signals that index cognitive load
- 70. Standardized Environments for Neurocognitive Evaluation New Approaches for Cognitive Assessment Migrates traditional paper and subjective evaluations to a more sophisticated level. Provides robust assessments that can challenge cognitive skills in a more natural, standardized, objective and reproducible manner.
- 71. HRV EYE TRACKING GSR LASER JUMP BIA Metric Calculation / Algorithm Auto Report Pupil dilation Number of saccades Number of blinks Number of fixations Fixation duration • Attention Span • Cognitive Flexibility • Problem Solving • Planning • Communication • Adaptive Learning • Agility • Multitasking • Prioritization • Embracing Diversity Joint range of motion Shoulder alignment Hip alignment Center of mass sway length Center of mass sway velocity Beta waves Alpha waves Theta waves Delta waves EEG Total body water Body fat percentage Muscle mass Fat free mass Visceral fat level Beta 13-32Hz Alpha 8-13Hz Theta 4-8 Hz Delta 0,5-4 Hz MOTION ANALYZER Jump Height Peak Power • Posture • Flexibility • Balance • Muscular Endurance • Power • Body Composition • Self Regulation • Resilience • Empathy Biosensors Metrics Domains Competencies PL ATFORM • Attention • Information Processing • Problem Solving • Working Memory RMSSD, nn50, pnn50, SDNN LF Power HF Pover LF/HF • Self Regulation • Resilience • Empathy Onset time Offset time Recovery time Number of peaks Rising time Peak amplitude Lens Origin L Eye Coordinate (2,5,6) Gaze Point X Y Z REye neOAUVRA HOLISTIC SCORE 1000 AI CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY © neOAUVRA 2022, Do not distribute without permission. • Business Acumen • Strategic Vision • Innovation • Fluency of Ideas • Cognitive Flexibility • Optimism • Multitasking • Conceptual Thinking ®
- 72. Uncovering The Signals That Indicate Emotional State
- 73. With corresponding ratings of arousal, emotional valence, and other measures Standardized Environments for Neurocognitive Evaluation New Approaches for Cognitive Assessment
- 74. The Emteq platform uses electromyography (EMG) combined with multi-modal sensors to measure autonomic nervous system responses (HRV) Provides actionable feedback based on valence (likes/ dislikes) and the arousal response (nerve and brain activation due to stress/ cognitive load) Facebook’s recent acquisition of CTRL-Labs for $500M shows that the industry’s interest in measuring intent Cameras or wrist-worn devices do not provide the sensitivity, data quality or quantity of multimodal head-worn emotion sensing technology Our true involuntary responses to felt emotion is largely subconscious. This can be measured more accurately using a multi-dimensional approach that sets emotion responses within the context. Uncovering the signals that indicate emotional state
- 75. BioMarkers - Cognitive and Emotional State Collecting and analyzing psychophysiological responses in VR Muse S: Brain Sensing Headband
- 76. Lea Williams
- 77. Brain circuit biotypes – Used to connect brain imaging with VR Neuroimaging measures 1. Scan brain at rest 2. Emotion regulation task 3. Cognitive control task Virtual Reality: 1. Relaxing scene 2. Emotion regulation task 3. Cognitive control game
- 78. We envision a precision health model using VR to elicit biotypes to help refine the intervention choices Cognitive training TMS Eliciting biotypes using normed environments Heterogeneous Disorder Quantify and refine biotypes Relaxation Negative Scene Positive Scene Cognitive Game 1st line Antidepressants Mindfulness-based. TMS Non-drug and new drug options Matching biotypes to the intervention “menu” Default Mode Negative Affect Positive Affect Cognitive Control
- 79. Using AR Technology to Generate A Digital Neuro Signature To Measure Longitudinal Individual-level Change In Alzheimer’s Disease Altoida Awarded FDA Breakthrough Designation for Development of Precision Neurology Device for Prediction of Alzheimer's Disease Classified as a Computerized Cognitive Assessment Aid Class II, 510(k) exempt Assessment data is collected via a 10 minute set of augmented reality and motor activities Using a smartphone or tablet.
- 80. The Altoida Large Cohort Study One example of using AR technology to index cognitive and motor function is the Altoida Digital Neuro Signature (DNS) an active digital biomarker tool. This tool assesses a user based on a battery of tests provided over the course of 10 min, including eye tracking, motor, and augmented reality-based tests. Altoida DNS evaluates cognition, motor skills, and function, and it predicts the risk of developing MCI due to AD. Aside from its 94% prognostic accuracy, the Altoida DNS is a highly sensitive (0.91) and specific(0.82) tool to measure dementia disease progression. npj Digital Medicine (2021) 4:101 Using a Digital Neuro Signature to measure longitudinal individual-level change in Alzheimer's disease
- 81. Functional Training Objective Assessments Improved Interventions Facilitated Adherence Distributed Care Delivery Prevention and Wellness VR/AR Technology Will Impact Medical Care
- 82. Preoperative Planning & Image Guided Surgery
- 83. Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Physical / Occupational Therapy Neuro Cognitive Rehabilitation New Approaches to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation NEURO REHAB VR Penumbra
- 84. Urgent Need for New Approaches to Mental Healthcare
- 85. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Phobias Addictions Social Anxiety Disorder Depression Chronic Pain Cognitive Impairment Autism Spectrum Disorder ADHD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Anger Management Schizophrenia Virtual environments and wearable sensors are used clinically to treat mental and behavioral health problems
- 86. VR/AR for Pain Distraction Clinical Research and Validation Interactive virtual environments significantly reduce pain from as much as 44% during the most painful procedures (ex: burn wound treatment) Diverts patient attention away from perceiving and feeling pain; (selective attention theory) Decreases pain-related brain-activity Reduces need for anesthesia, opioid medication No pharmacological side effects
- 87. PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety Disorders Exposure-based treatments can be conducted in the safety and comfort of an office setting Effective tools for treating a variety of clinical problems, in particular anxiety and addictive disorders Fully immersive environments, with include the use of a head mounted display, 3D sound, tactile stimulation via shaking platform, and olfactory stimulus are used for PTSD therapy
- 88. Addressing Addictions Refusal skill training Risk avoidance training Situational confidence training
- 89. • Improved Nutrition • Exercise & Weight Management • Stress Management • Mood and Resilience HEALTH & WELLNESS • Disability Solutions • Addressing Isolation • Improved Sleep
- 90. • Personalized CBT curriculum • Virtual reality exposure therapy • Skill development • Social support M Y N D Therapeutics MYNDSET - Weight Management Program
- 91. Improved Assessments and Diagnostics Addressing Isolation and Loneliness Acute and Chronic Pain Depression and Anxiety Disorders Physical and Neuro Rehabilitation Design for Disabilities Post-Discharge Follow-up Staff Training: not just procedures, but empathy Applications for Senior Care
- 92. What Are The Constraints? What are the gating-steps to adoption?
- 93. Body of literature is expanding with encouraging results, But remains insufficient Available research varies by condition treated Lack of randomized controlled trials Population-specific studies Obsolete platforms and equipment Small sample sizes Research Gaps
- 94. Perception of VR as a Gaming Platform
- 95. Busy Clinics – limited time, limited Budget Evidence-based treatments are already available Products Need To Be Aligned With Healthcare System Needs What is the financial and time benefit? Does it interfere with the clinic workflow?
- 96. Areas of Significant Value in the next 5-10 Years: Effective Data Integration AI-Enabled Preventative Care Remote Surgery & Telemedicine Immersive Procedural Skill Training The challenge of integrating data will be exacerbated by large companies competing for market share of digital health records Solving integration issues for large datasets will be highly valuable Telemedicine and remote surgery technology will help create smaller, more efficient and dispersed healthcare delivery sites, either integrated with long term care, or close by Advances in immersive technology will help practitioners learn procedural skills more quickly and with lower risk to patients Better insight into the benefits of preventative care will prompt more investment from employers Enterprise health and mental wellness market will grow
- 97. In Summary
- 98. The Role of the Doctor Evolving systems will emphasize integrated patient data and predictive modeling to deliver more accurate care Post-discharge care will utilize avatars and conversational agents to provide improved access and reduce burden on the clinician Next-generation care models will place greater emphasis on the clinician’s ability to motivate the patient to adhere to treatment plans. Due to the expansion of catchment areas enabled by telemedicine, clinicians will be called upon to manage a larger number of patients - they will only be able to do so by leveraging digital technology Increasingly an Informatics-Based Profession Estimated 150 hours/week of study to stay current as a physician in a specialty area
- 99. The Next Generation of Healthcare Technology Will Evolve Business Models Not Destroy Them Remote operations & Telemedicine may give rise to smaller-scale, more specialized sites of care that are a part of larger health systems Data can improve understanding of hospitals and clinicians, increasing effectiveness in resource allocation and procedure methodology Improved analytics will prompt employers to invest in preventative care for employees, reducing long term healthcare costs and improving employee productivity Existing stakeholders will need to adapt Incumbents are best positioned, -will they rise to the occasion?
- 100. Areas of Significant Value in the next 5-10 Years: Effective Data Integration AI-Enabled Preventative Care Remote Surgery & Telemedicine Immersive Procedural Skill Training The challenge of integrating data will be exacerbated by large companies competing for market share of digital health records Solving integration issues for large datasets will be highly valuable Telemedicine and remote surgery technology will help create smaller, more efficient and dispersed healthcare delivery sites, either integrated with long term care, or close by Advances in immersive technology will help practitioners learn procedural skills more quickly and with lower risk to patients Better insight into the benefits of preventative care will prompt more investment from employers Enterprise health and mental wellness market will grow
- 101. Current technologies and concepts are founded on more than 30 years of research and development Recent changes in cost and access make dynamic assessment and intervention systems affordable Medical VR/AR Systems – Overall Status and Opportunity On the horizon - enhanced, ubiquitous, informative and integrated After years of study and use by early adopters – validated systems are poised to move to the mainstream
- 102. The work we do is important The work we do is meaningful We work together to move the field forward 7th Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium
- 103. 5th Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare - Europe Helsinki October 19-20, 2023