ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
How Virtual Reality Technology Has Changed Our Lives: An Overview of the Current and Potential Applications and Limitations.
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57 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Virtual Reality Interventions for Stress Reduction in the General Population: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- The use and effect of virtual reality as a non-pharmacological intervention for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Age and ageing · 2025Pooled it
- The Scope of Virtual Reality Simulators in Radiology Education: Systematic Literature Review.JMIR medical education · 2024Pooled it
- Use of Virtual Reality to Improve Spatial Orientation in Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review.Current Alzheimer research · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness and Feasibility of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions in Improving Physical Function in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Meta-Analysis.Seminars in dialysisPooled it
- Effect of repeated exposure to an identical multi-user virtual reality anaphylaxis scenario on paramedic trainee performance: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Effects of repeated unihemispheric concurrent dual-site tDCS and virtual reality games on motor coordination of sedentary adolescent girls.Behavioral and brain functions : BBF · 2024Trial
- Pseudo-Haptic Feedback: Multi-Modal Approaches to Stiffness Perception and User Experience.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Development of Virtual Reality Health Literacy: Delphi Expert Consensus Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Simulation Enhances Resident Preparedness Using Skin Cell Suspension Autograft.European burn journal · 2026Article
- Advanced website fingerprinting for detecting VPN-based censorship evasion: a transformer-based approach.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- VR-guided deep breathing during needle procedures in children.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Home-Based Immersive Virtual Reality to Improve Motor Performance in Children and Adolescents With Developmental Coordination Disorder: Crossover Study.JMIR serious games · 2026Article
- 'Breaking down a barrier': Autistic young people see virtual reality as a possible social support, but not a substitute for in-person interactions.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
- Virtual & mixed reality fatigue questionnaire.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Evaluating medical students' engagement and confidence across three simulation-based education methods: standardized patient, high fidelity simulator, and virtual reality.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Translating behavioral interventions into virtual reality: theFrontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Expectations for a co-designed virtual immersive program for older adults with dementia in long-term care: a qualitative study with residents, family, and staff.Frontiers in dementia · 2026Article
- The impact of virtual reality on curiosity, joy, and engagement.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
- Virtual Reality in Health Professions Education: Qualitative Descriptive Study of Educators' Perspectives.JMIR XR and spatial computing · 2026Article
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Abstract
Despite virtual reality (VR) being initially marketed toward gaming, there are many potential and existing VR applications in various sectors and fields, including education, training, simulations, and even in exercise and healthcare. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of general understanding of the strengths and limitations of VR as a technology in various application domains. Therefore, the aim of this literature review is to contribute to the library of literature concerning VR technology, its applications in everyday use, and some of its existing drawbacks. Key VR applications were discussed in terms of how they are currently utilized or can be utilized in the future, spanning fields such as medicine, engineering, education, and entertainment. The main benefits of VR are expressed through the text, followed by a discussion of some of the main limitations of current VR technologies and how they can be mitigated or improved. Overall, this literature review shows how virtual reality technology has the potential to be a greatly beneficial tool in a multitude of applications and a wide variety of fields. VR as a technology is still in its early stages, but more people are becoming interested in it and are optimistic about seeing what kind of changes VR can make in their everyday lives. With how rapidly modern society has adapted to personal computers and smartphones, VR has the opportunity to become the next big technological turning point that will eventually become commonplace in most households.
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