How AR Innovations Enhance

Medical Services?
Source:- MD Tech Review
Technology-backed advancements are driving the medical sector forward.
Augmented reality (AR) is a novel extension in the list of technologies that have
contributed significantly to modernize the sector. The potential for advancements
in AR will also bring about new opportunities for several professionals, including
doctors. Embedded technology-backed AR devices are responsible for reshaping
complex medical instruments, as well as vital processes such as surgeries.

Although AR has originally been linked with the many other industries like
gaming, medical device manufacturers are also utilizing the technology for
developing and modifying device designs and efficiency. AR can also enable
surgeons to generate models and scenarios before addressing a risky operation.
Here are some ways in which AR is about to influence medical procedures in
particular and the medical sector in general.

• 3D Fluoroscopy-Based Systems
AR is also driving fluoroscopy, which is the primary way of visualization through
transcatheter procedures for heart diseases. AR can offer 3D representations of
the sagittal, coronal, and axial reconstructions. The technology also allows better
visualization of several anatomical aspects during the operation without having to
move the patient.

• Imageless Navigation Procedure

An imageless navigation system is another exciting application of AR in the

medical sector. It utilizes a computer and infrared pointers to identify and mark
affected areas on a patient. The computer processes the information and matches
it to other referenced CT scans and develops a model that renders the virtual
image of the chosen areas.

• Improved Surgeries

Surgeons use computer-based navigation systems like computed tomography-

based scans to determine the complexities involved in surgery and to plan the
procedures beforehand. Such navigational methods can offer 2D-3D
representation to aid surgical planning. AR can augment the available imaging
technology and allow the surgeons a better understanding of the challenges is
specific surgeries.

AR is continuously molding various aspects of medical services.

How is AI Revolutionizing Patient Engagement?

The advancing technologies of artificial intelligence and machine learning are
enabling enhancement of patient engagement in the healthcare sector. More and
more healthcare providers are turning to AI and ML-backed patient engagement
tools to improve healthcare service management and delivery. Today, the reach
of smart devices and internet connectivity is immense. Most of the patients have
smartphones and are open to the use of technology. This has enabled the
healthcare sector to experiment with innovative applications of AI and ML in
improving patient engagement. Some ways in which patient engagement is
benefitting with AI and ML are listed below.

• Understanding Patient Behavior

Artificial intelligence empowers healthcare providers to engage patients through

intelligent mediums that are capable of understanding patient behavior. By
allowing patients to access healthcare through these engagement mediums,
healthcare providers are able to have a better understanding of individual
patients, thereby helping create a more satisfying treatment and healing process.
The ability to personalize engagement boosts a patient's confidence resulting in
an overall improvement in patient wellness.

• Responding to Patients in a Timely Manner

Intelligent applications are equipped to be there for the patient throughout the
day. With AI and ML, healthcare organizations have been able to build intelligent
assistants that can cater to numerous queries from patients. Even during a health
complication, intelligent patient engagement channels can respond and facilitate
subsequent processes automatically. Thus, timely access is becoming a norm in
patient engagement, thanks to AI and ML.

•Intelligent and Personalized Communications

Today, healthcare providers have the option of deploying AI and ML-backed

solutions to keep patients in the loop regarding appointments, check-ups, medical
examinations. Automated communication can act as reminders and keep patients
informed about the latest developments.

The intelligence that patient engagement has attained is resulting in a significantly

improved healthcare ecosystem as far as satisfaction among patients is
considered. Even healthcare organizations are benefiting since intelligent patient
engagement solutions reduce workloads significantly by enabling automation.

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