ArticleCureus2023
Perceptions of Doctors in Saudi Arabia Toward Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Applications in Healthcare.
Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- 3-dimensional reconstruction and mixed reality in thoracic surgery: a narrative review and user guide.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Review
- Incorporating Technology Adoption in Medical Education: A Qualitative Study of Medical Students' Perspectives.Advances in medical education and practice · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background Several studies suggested that artificial intelligence (AI), including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), may help improve visualization, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities and reduce medical and surgical errors. These technologies have been revolutionary in Saudi Arabia. We aimed to elucidate physicians' perceptions toward these technologies. Methodology We carried out a cross-sectional electronic questionnaire-based study in November 2021. The study targeted doctors of different medical and surgical specialties in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Results In our study, 53.2% of the participants were 25-30 years old. Most participants were residents (53.6%) with career experiences <5 years. Only 32.3% had a good familiarity with AR and VR technologies. However, 64.5% agreed that AR and VR technologies had practical applications in the medical field. Moreover, 35% agreed that the diagnostic and therapeutic ability was superior to the clinical experience of a human doctor. About 41.4% agreed they would always use AR and VR technologies for future medical decisions. Conclusion Doctors are open to using AR and VR technologies in healthcare. Although most people are unfamiliar with these technologies, most agree that they positively impact healthcare.
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