Can extended reality in the metaverse revolutionise health communication?
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 36056245.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41746-022-00682-x and PMC identifier 9438352.
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Abstract
In the metaverse, users will actively engage with 3D content using extended reality (XR). Such XR platforms can stimulate a revolution in health communication, moving from information-based to experience-based content. We outline three major application domains and describe how the XR affordances (presence, agency and embodiment) can improve healthy behaviour by targeting the users’ threat and coping appraisal. We discuss how health communication via XR can help to address long-standing health challenges.