The integration of metaverse technology in healthcare: a comprehensive review and future research directions

Abstract

The impact of using the metaverse in healthcare is investigated in this research work. Emerging technologies are essential to enhancing medical consultants’ care, especially in developing countries like India. The study filters and reviews the pertinent literature using the scientific procedures and rationales for systematic literature reviews (SPAR-4-SLR) methodology. The initial search yielded 180 articles. Forty-four articles were considered for the study after screening the papers in light of the research questions and relevant literature. The theory-context-characteristics-methodology (TCCM) framework is used in this study to assess future metaverse research trends. This study also used the context, intervention, mechanism, and outcome (CIMO) logic for planning and decision-making. This study examines the development of metaverse research over the past ten years and supports research findings published in peer-reviewed journals. Based on the TCCM framework, recommendations have been made for additional research.