Personal Growth and Self-Development in the Digital Age

Virtual reality or VR is a technology that allows a user to simulate a situation in an interactive computer-generated environment using a VR headset. The simulation is immersive and may require the use of special goggles such as 3d goggles with a screen that offers sensory feedback in this virtual universe. 

There has been a lot of talk about virtual reality in the healthcare space, with several VR applications already being implemented in industry applications such as robotic surgery, healthcare devices, and others becoming increasingly popular and now worldwide. More likely to be adopted by healthcare companies.

Some key drivers aiding the ever-increasing VR adoption in the healthcare industry include the growing demand for quality healthcare services and the need to reduce healthcare costs and the increased role of connected devices within the healthcare industry. Some key applications of virtual reality in healthcare are for instance;

• Robotic Surgery
• Surgery Simulation 
• Phobia Treatment
• Skills Training 

Virtual reality also helps with marketing educating individuals about healthcare and fitness regimes and pain management many healthcare organizations worldwide have started making use of vr in their operations. 

SOME OF THOSE MAJOR VR APPLICATIONS

 For instance for medical education. VR   simulation technologies have being employed in medical education and training for a purpose for a long time now.

 The technology allows medical students to practice complicated life-saving procedures in a risk-free environment and it helps them to improve their skills.

VIRTUAL REALITY IN DIAGNOSIS

 There is also virtual reality and diagnostics many healthcare organizations use vr as an effective diagnostic tool that helps doctors and physicians perform accurate diagnoses.

 The diagnosis is performed in combination with other methods such as MRI or CT Scans and reduces the necessity four invasive techniques. 

TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS

It can also be used within the treatment of mental illness for instance exposure treatment is one of the standard methods for the treatment of several types of mental illness.

Virtual reality is deliberately revolutionizing the approach to exposure therapy in mentally ill patients by offering innovative ways to keep the body calm and relaxed. VR helps treat anxiety and panic attacks.

VIRTUAL REALITY IN PAIN MANAGEMENT

Virtual reality is also being used in pain management. 

It is a profound way to relieve pain and rehabilitation of patients who are suffering from severe pain. The vr pain management programs help to reduce pain or severe discomfort by effectively diverting the attention of patients. By this way VR minimizes the use of potentially harming painkillers and reduces the costs. 

PHYSICAL FITNESS & THERAPY

It can also be used for physical fitness and therapy the fitness industry is witnessing an enormous shift in the way exercises are done nowadays they're combining cardio practices with virtual reality and transforming the way of doing exercise.

VR has an important role in physical therapy where patients are required to follow an exercise routine that includes VR rather than other treatments or surgery.

VIRTUAL REALITY IN SURGERY

 Virtual reality in surgery has gained enormous popularity. 

Surgery through VR is performed by a robotic device controlled by a human surgeon.Using this method can reduce the time and risk associated with complex surgeries.

 Pros and Cons of Using Virtual Reality in the Healthcare Space 

There are several beneficial effects associated with the immersive visual experience provided by VR technology. However as a rule most of the benefits do come at some cost and virtual reality is no exception. The pros are that there's 

• Improved flexibility and customized options
• Can be applied in numerous healthcare areas
• Fun and provides a psychologically safe learning environment
• Providing detailed 3d images

 The downsides are that there is;

•  High cost of equipment and software
• Could become addictive 
• May disorient users who are more susceptible to such effects.
• Lack of extensive trails and use history  Limited use in practicing patience communication.

 Virtual reality in the healthcare industry is still in its infancy and anticipated to expand as many healthcare organizations are increasingly using virtual reality for diagnosis treatment and other training purposes the adoption is only expected to increase with significant advancements in technologies and faster internet speeds.