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Augmented reality in dermatology: Are we ready for AR?
Priyank Sharma1, Ruth Ann Vleugels1, Vinod E Nambudiri1
1Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|July 15, 2019
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) enhances patient care by overlaying digital information onto the real world. This technology shows significant potential in dermatology, offering new clinical and educational applications.
Area of Science:
- Medical Technology
- Digital Health
- Computer-Assisted Interventions
Background:
- Augmented reality (AR) integrates digital data with the physical environment.
- AR has historical applications in healthcare, including surgery and vein visualization.
- Technological advancements are accelerating AR adoption in medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define augmented reality (AR) and its core technologies.
- To explore current and emerging clinical and educational uses of AR in dermatology.
- To examine policy implications for AR implementation in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on AR in healthcare and dermatology.
- Analysis of technological trends driving AR development.
- Discussion of policy and ethical considerations.
Main Results:
- AR offers unique visual perspectives for healthcare providers.
- Dermatology presents a promising field for AR due to its visual nature.
- Rapid introduction of novel AR applications in healthcare settings.
Conclusions:
- AR technology is poised to significantly impact clinical dermatology.
- Careful consideration of policy is essential for safe AR integration.
- AR holds potential to transform patient care and medical education.
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