Virtual Reality and Related Simulation Technologies in Medicine and Health Sciences
A special issue of Journal of Imaging (ISSN 2313-433X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mixed, Augmented and Virtual Reality".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 225
Special Issue Editors
Interests: simulation technology; image processing; machine learning
2. Department of Medical Imaging, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Australia
Interests: medical imaging; simulation technology; otology; cochlear implants
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Simulation is a well-established method of training in medicine and associated healthcare professions. It offers a risk-free platform on which standardised training programs can be built. With the advent of technologies such as virtual/augmented/mixed reality and haptics, these simulations have become more sophisticated and realistic, allowing for more interactive and enriching user experiences. Developments in automated guidance and assessment techniques within this sphere have promoted self-directed learning, reducing the need for expert oversight. This brings about the promise of a dramatic change in the training paradigm in medicine: moving from a supervised, laboratory-based experience to independent learning at the user’s convenience.
This Special Issue of the Journal of Imaging aims to feature reports of recent advances in virtual/augmented/mixed reality simulation and associated technologies in medicine and health; applications of simulation technologies in novel domains related to medicine and design; the validation of simulation-based training programs; and innovations that support medical/health applications.
Dr. Sudanthi Wijewickrema
Dr. Bridget Copson
Dr. Xingjun Ma
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- VR/AR/MR(=XR) technology in medicine/health
- computer vision, image processing and computer graphics for XR
- tracking, sensing and navigation in XR
- input/output technologies for XR
- user interaction techniques for XR
- use of XR in novel applications
- performance testing, user experience and empirical studies in XR
