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Transforming Healthcare with Immersive Visualization: An Analysis of Virtual and Holographic Health Information Platforms

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Advancements in technology have opened new possibilities for revolutionizing healthcare systems. One such emerging concept is the use of virtual and holographic health information platforms that aim to provide interactive and personalized medical information to users. This paper highlights the need for information visualization and 3D representation. It proceeds to provide background knowledge on information visualization and historical developments in the 3D visualization technology. Additional domain knowledge concerning holography, holographic computing, and mixed reality are then introduced, followed by highlighting some of their common applications and use-cases. The discussion then focuses on the importance of virtual and holographic visualization in medicine, detailing current research areas and applications in digital holography and its role in medical genetics and genomics in particular. The principles and concepts underlying virtual and holographic health information systems, as well as their potential healthcare implications, are subsequently analyzed. The paper concludes by examining some of the notable mixed reality applications and systems that aid doctors in visualizing diagnostic and genetic data, as well as assist in enhancing patient education and communication. This study serves as a valuable resource for researchers, developers, and healthcare professionals exploring virtual and holographic technologies for healthcare improvement.

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YongQi, Z., Chan-Bormei, S., Miri, H. (2024). Transforming Healthcare with Immersive Visualization: An Analysis of Virtual and Holographic Health Information Platforms. In: Su, J., Qiao, X. (eds) Advances in Haptics and Virtual Reality. ICHVR 2023. Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems, vol 37. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56521-2_8

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