Implementing Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality for authentic healthcare education

Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies have demonstrated immense potential to transform fields like education and healthcare through immersive and interactive virtual environments (Bower et al., 2014; Dhar et al., 2023; Moro et al., 2021)). However, high costs of proprietary headsets and content platforms have inhibited widespread adoption of these technologies in resource-constrained contexts, especially in developing countries (Karre et al., 2019). Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have the potential to transform how we approach education and healthcare, enhancing access and outcomes especially in developing countries. AR/VR furthers United Nations (UN) ..