Department of Electroradiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland.
Department of Adult Neurology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland.
Tomography. 2023 May 24;9(3):1071-1082. doi: 10.3390/tomography9030088.
The utilization of extended reality (ER) has been increasingly explored in the medical field over the past ten years. A comprehensive analysis of scientific publications was conducted to assess the applications of ER in the field of diagnostic imaging, including ultrasound, interventional radiology, and computed tomography. The study also evaluated the use of ER in patient positioning and medical education. Additionally, we explored the potential of ER as a replacement for anesthesia and sedation during examinations. The use of ER technologies in medical education has received increased attention in recent years. This technology allows for a more interactive and engaging educational experience, particularly in anatomy and patient positioning, although the question may be asked: is the technology and maintenance cost worth the investment? The results of the analyzed studies suggest that implementing augmented reality in clinical practice is a positive phenomenon that expands the diagnostic capabilities of imaging studies, education, and positioning. The results suggest that ER has significant potential to improve diagnostic imaging procedures' accuracy and efficiency and enhance the patient experience through increased visualization and understanding of medical conditions. Despite these promising advancements, further research is needed to fully realize the potential of ER in the medical field and to address the challenges and limitations associated with its integration into clinical practice.
在过去的十年中，扩展现实（ER）在医学领域的应用得到了越来越多的探索。我们对科学出版物进行了全面分析，以评估 ER 在诊断成像领域的应用，包括超声、介入放射学和计算机断层扫描。该研究还评估了 ER 在患者定位和医学教育中的应用。此外，我们还探讨了 ER 在检查过程中替代麻醉和镇静的潜力。近年来，ER 技术在医学教育中的应用受到了越来越多的关注。这项技术允许更具互动性和吸引力的教育体验，特别是在解剖学和患者定位方面，尽管可能会有人质疑：这项技术的成本和维护成本是否值得投资？分析研究的结果表明，在临床实践中实施增强现实是一种积极的现象，它扩展了成像研究、教育和定位的诊断能力。结果表明，ER 具有显著提高诊断成像程序准确性和效率的潜力，并通过增加对医疗状况的可视化和理解来改善患者体验。尽管取得了这些令人鼓舞的进展，但仍需要进一步研究，以充分实现 ER 在医学领域的潜力，并解决与将其整合到临床实践相关的挑战和限制。
