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Virtual Reality in Healthcare 2008-2012
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8 April 2009, Pages-22
Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that allows a user to interact with a computer-simulated environment. A majority of the types of equipment are generally visual devices, using either a computer screen or special stereoscopic displays, but there are devices like the head-mounted-display (HMD), which also provide sound for a wholesome experience. Advanced systems with haptic devices, which provide force feedback have also been introduced. Virtual reality is commonly associated with its immersive, highly visual, and 3D environments. It is used in a wide variety of applications ranging from gaming devices, public entertainment, prototype-creation to military exercises, and medical equipment. The development of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, graphics hardware acceleration, HMDs, database gloves and miniaturization has helped in the popularity of this technology.
The technological developments in the semiconductor and hardware component market, and the increasing affordability of computer systems are expected to encourage the purchase of high-performance computer systems and hardware peripherals for the Virtual Reality devices used in Healthcare industry. The requirement for relatively cheaper technologies and devices is also driven from the constantly spiraling healthcare costs.
Healthcare organizations are looking for new ways to reduce costs, improve training, and provide risk-free and innovative treatments to their patients. This has lead to increased usage of Virtual Reality equipment in Healthcare. Some hospitals and institutions are taking a long-term view to make use of technology to reduce their costs. These organizations are purchasing Virtual Reality equipment to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Medical professionals are increasingly using Virtual Reality equipment to pre-plan surgeries, access various risks involved in the surgeries, and consult other experts for complex procedures. These exercises help reduce perils of high-risk operations driving the demand for Virtual Reality equipment.
The scope of this report includes the world-wide market for virtual reality surgical equipment used for pre-planning procedures or practice of surgeries by surgeons, virtual reality equipment used for training and educating medical students and surgeons, virtual reality equipment for rehabilitation and therapy used by doctors to treat the patients suffering from ailments like fears and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD).The report also talks about virtual reality equipment used for visualization of 3-D medical data, software for supporting these types of equipment, revenue generated by simulation services that are provided by hospitals or individual healthcare centers, and revenue generated from educating and training medical students and surgeons.
The report forecasts the market size of Virtual Reality in Healthcare Industry over the period 2008-2012. Further, the total market is segmented into various geographic regions. The report also discusses the key market trends of Virtual Reality in the Healthcare Industry. In addition, the report identifies the key selling drivers and challenges of Virtual Reality in the Healthcare Industry and mentions the trade shows and conferences, which cater to virtual reality and simulation sector. The report also profiles some of the leading Virtual Reality vendors operating in the Healthcare sector.
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Table of ContentsTable of Contents:
1. Definition
2. Applications
3. Market Size & Forecast
4. Market Trends
5. Categorical Segmentation
6. Geographic Segmentation
6.1 VR in Healthcare Market in Americas
6.2 VR in Healthcare Market in APAC
6.3 VR in Healthcare Market in EMEA
7. Growth Drivers
8. Growth Barriers
9. Trade Shows and Conferences
10. Virtual Reality Vendors for Healthcare Sector
10.1 Haptica Ltd
10.1.1 Business Overview
10.1.2 Key Products & Solutions
10.1.3 Corporate Headquarters
10.2 Simbionix USA Corp.
10.2.1 Business Overview
10.2.2 Key Products & Solutions
10.2.3 Corporate Headquarters
10.3 Surgical Science Sweden AB
10.3.1 Business Overview
10.3.2 Key Products & Solutions
10.3.3 Corporate Headquarters
10.4 Virtual Reality Medical Center
10.4.1 Business Overview
10.4.2 Key Products & Solutions
10.4.3 Corporate Headquarters
10.5 Virtually Better, Inc
10.5.1 Business Overview
10.5.2 Key Products & Solutions
10.5.3 Corporate Headquarters
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 3.1: Market Size and Forecast of VR in Healthcare for 2008-2012 (in $ million)
Exhibit 5.1: Segmentation by Category for VR in Healthcare – 2008
Exhibit 6.1: Segmentation by Geography for VR in Healthcare – 2008
Exhibit 6.2: Market Size of VR in Healthcare in Americas for 2008-2012 (in $ million)
Exhibit 6.3: Market Size of VR in Healthcare in APAC for 2008-2012 (in $ million)
Exhibit 6.4: Market Size of VR in Healthcare in EMEA for 2008-2012 (in $ million)
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