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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as Promoters of Better Health Literacy: Analysing Assertiveness, Clear Language, and Positivity

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as Promoters of Better Health Literacy: Analysing Assertiveness, Clear Language, and Positivity

Ofelia Malheiros
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 22
ISBN13: 9781799888246|ISBN10: 179988824X|EISBN13: 9781799888253
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8824-6.ch017
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Malheiros, Ofelia. "Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as Promoters of Better Health Literacy: Analysing Assertiveness, Clear Language, and Positivity." Handbook of Research on Assertiveness, Clarity, and Positivity in Health Literacy, edited by Cristina Vaz de Almeida and Susana Ramos, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 294-315. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8824-6.ch017

APA

Malheiros, O. (2022). Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as Promoters of Better Health Literacy: Analysing Assertiveness, Clear Language, and Positivity. In C. Vaz de Almeida & S. Ramos (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Assertiveness, Clarity, and Positivity in Health Literacy (pp. 294-315). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8824-6.ch017

Chicago

Malheiros, Ofelia. "Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality as Promoters of Better Health Literacy: Analysing Assertiveness, Clear Language, and Positivity." In Handbook of Research on Assertiveness, Clarity, and Positivity in Health Literacy, edited by Cristina Vaz de Almeida and Susana Ramos, 294-315. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8824-6.ch017

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Abstract

The present study aims to give insights on how to support patient literacy using AR/VR online solutions and effective communication. The future of healthcare is previewed to be human-centric and use a personalised approach to patient treatment. The study confirms AR/VR patient usage is an emerging topic, when compared with other AR/VR health applications. The analysed solutions which had online information were overall mature and accomplished communication to public. The AR/VR solutions intrinsically help in having a clearer communication; they support assertiveness and positivity and can be a literacy promoter. It is recommended to increase AR/VR patient usage and communication, to promote public/patient knowledge and adoption, with advantages to the patient literacy and healthcare system. The solution usage is relevant to educate public/patients and empower self-care. With correct adoption and scale, it can be an enabler to help reduce pressure in healthcare systems.

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