A Second Life For eHealth: Prospects For The Use Of 3-D Virtual Worlds In Clinical Psychology

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Authors: Alessandra Gorini, Andrea Gaggioli, Cinzia Vigna, Giuseppe Riva

Publication Date: 5 August 2008

Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2553247/

Keywords: 3D virtual worlds, eHealth, clinical practice, healthcare technology, telemedicine, digital health, virtual environments, patient care, medical applications, emerging technology

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Summary

The aim of the present paper is to describe the role played by three-dimensional (3-D) virtual worlds in eHealth applications, addressing some potential advantages and issues related to the use of this emerging medium in clinical practice.