Theoretical foundations and implications of augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality for immersive learning in health professions education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) are emerging technologies that can create immersive learning environments for health professions education. However, there is a lack of systematic reviews on how these technologies are used, what benefits they offer, and what instructional design models or theories guide their use.

Aim

This scoping review aims to provide a global overview of the usage and potential benefits of AR/VR/MR tools for education and training of students and professionals in the healthcare domain, and to investigate whether any instructional design models or theories have been applied when using these tools.

Methodology

A systematic search was conducted in several electronic databases to identify peer-reviewed stud

SUBMITTER: Asoodar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11382381 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature