UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN HEALTHCARE

4/20/2024 BOARD PRESENTATION: “UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN HEALTHCARE” Presented By: Jorge Current Date: 4/20/2024 TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND Overview of VR’s emergence in 1968 and its immersive application technologies. Projection of advancements in pain management, surgical simulation, patient therapy, and medical education. BENEFITS OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN HEALTHCARE Safe environment for medical practice and skill development. Rehabilitation and therapy for mental health issues and mobility outcomes. Safe environment Rehabilitation and Therapy Alleviation of pain Alleviation of chronic and acute pain through diversion and relaxation techniques. 1 4/20/2024 REASONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION Potential to offer personalized and transformative patient care. Enhancement of conventional healthcare methods for better patient experiences. Emphasis on healthcare personnel training and equipment for successful adoption. CHART SHOWING STATISTICS IN THE USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN HEALTHCARE The percentage distribution of virtual reality (VR) utilization across different healthcare application areas is displayed in a bar chart. With matching percentages shown on the y-axis, each bar represents a distinct application area, such as pain management, surgical simulation, patient therapy, and medical education. The chart highlights areas where VR technology is most frequently used and gives a visual depiction of the relative prevalence of VR usage in various healthcare contexts. CHART SHOWING THE COSTS IN THE USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN HEALTHCARE The breakdown of expenses related to the application of virtual reality (VR) technology in healthcare is visually represented by the pie chart. A particular cost category, such as software, VR hardware, healthcare professional training, maintenance, and support, is represented by each piece of the pie. With its overview of resource distribution across several cost components, the figure sheds light on the financial implications of integrating VR in healthcare settings. 2 4/20/2024 FUNDING REQUEST Adopting VR successfully in our healthcare system will cost a significant amount of money. The costs of software, VR hardware (such as head-mounted displays and sensors), healthcare professional training, and continuing maintenance and support must all be covered by funding. We can improve traditional healthcare practices, give patients better experiences, and eventually improve health outcomes for our community by investing in virtual reality technology. With your help, I’m sure we can fully utilize virtual reality in healthcare and set the standard for providing innovative, patientcentered treatment. CONCLUSION Our healthcare system has a great chance to improve patient care, achieve better results, and spur industry innovation by incorporating virtual reality technology. To fully grasp VR technology’s promise and ensure its successful application in our healthcare facilities, we must prioritize investing in it going forward. We can improve healthcare delivery, provide individualized treatment options, and ultimately improve patient outcomes by utilizing virtual reality. I have faith that we can successfully negotiate the challenges of using virtual reality in healthcare with the help of our stakeholders, opening the door to a more promising and inventive future for patient care. I appreciate all of your time and thought. 3