The metaverse is one of the most promising technological frontiers in healthcare. It consists of three major components, working together to form a collective virtual shared healthcare space: telemedicine (through virtual reality or augmented reality), digital twin (a virtual, digital equivalent to a …

Background: Virtual Reality (VR) holds much promise for online offering of arts and psychomotor therapies. As these therapies use bodily experiences, expressive/artistic media, materials, movement, music, and (role) play, VR is more suitable than online/video consultations. Objectives: This study was …

Introduction: Nursing education traditionally teaches skill acquisition in isolated practice drills and guided by step-by-step protocols. While these approaches may seem to provide a solid foundation, they do not adequately bridge the gap between a controlled learning environment and the reality of nursing …

The transition to an inclusive society through design Inclusive design can play a critical role in shaping a more equitable society. When products and services are intentionally created to be inclusive, they become more accessible to a wide audience, including people who might otherwise struggle to engage …

Technologie heeft altijd al een rol gespeeld in het onderwijs, zij het in verschillende vormen. Denk aan de introductie van de drukpers in de 15e eeuw, die voor het eerst brede toegang tot leerboeken mogelijk maakte. In de 20e eeuw veranderden apparaten zoals de overheadprojector en later de computer …

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and augmented/virtual reality come with many ethical and societal questions. In order to develop applications based on these technologies responsibly, businesses, governments and knowledge institutions are increasingly working together, and sometimes …

Background: Extended reality is increasingly used for rehabilitation after acquired brain injury, offering benefits including improved recovery, reduced length of hospital stay, enhanced self-efficacy, and lower cost. Despite these advantages, XR is rarely implemented in daily rehabilitation practice. …

Heb jij virtual reality (VR) al eens ingezet bij de zorginstelling waar je werkt? VR kan zeer effectief zijn en is op sommige plekken binnen de gezondheidszorg niet meer weg te denken. Doordat deze technologie steeds gebruiksvriendelijker wordt en scenario’s bovendien realistischer worden, zijn er kansen …

Urban densification is promoted for sustainable urban growth, yet it also generates concerns about negative health impacts on local citizens. Engaging local citizens in the co-design of densification projects is therefore crucial to address their needs and concerns. The use of immersive Virtual Reality …

De opkomst van virtual en augmented reality markeert een nieuwe fase in de manier waarop we kunst en cultuur beleven. Deze technologieën dompelen ons onder in symbolische werelden en beloven nieuwe, intensievere ervaringen. Hoewel ze de culturele en creatieve sector kansen bieden, zorgen ze ook voor …