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Integrating Extended Reality (XR) and Advanced ICT into Therapeutic Practices for Impaired and Socially Isolated Individuals: The Role of Healthcare Professionals in Leveraging XR for Remote Artistic and Recreational Activities
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: Received: 7 August 2024 / Approved: 8 August 2024 / Online: 8 August 2024 (08:42:16 CEST)
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Barchielli, C.; Jayousi, S.; Guarducci, S.; Capanni, L.; Serafini, G.; Serrano, M.; Alaimo, M.; Zoppi, P.; Mucchi, L. Integrating Extended Reality (XR) and Advanced ICT into Therapeutic Practices for Impaired and Socially Isolated Individuals: The Role of Healthcare Professionals in Leveraging XR for Remote Artistic and Recreational Activities. Preprints2024, 2024080577. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0577.v1
Barchielli, C.; Jayousi, S.; Guarducci, S.; Capanni, L.; Serafini, G.; Serrano, M.; Alaimo, M.; Zoppi, P.; Mucchi, L. Integrating Extended Reality (XR) and Advanced ICT into Therapeutic Practices for Impaired and Socially Isolated Individuals: The Role of Healthcare Professionals in Leveraging XR for Remote Artistic and Recreational Activities. Preprints 2024, 2024080577. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0577.v1
Barchielli, C.; Jayousi, S.; Guarducci, S.; Capanni, L.; Serafini, G.; Serrano, M.; Alaimo, M.; Zoppi, P.; Mucchi, L. Integrating Extended Reality (XR) and Advanced ICT into Therapeutic Practices for Impaired and Socially Isolated Individuals: The Role of Healthcare Professionals in Leveraging XR for Remote Artistic and Recreational Activities. Preprints2024, 2024080577. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0577.v1
APA Style
Barchielli, C., Jayousi, S., Guarducci, S., Capanni, L., Serafini, G., Serrano, M., Alaimo, M., Zoppi, P., & Mucchi, L. (2024). Integrating Extended Reality (XR) and Advanced ICT into Therapeutic Practices for Impaired and Socially Isolated Individuals: The Role of Healthcare Professionals in Leveraging XR for Remote Artistic and Recreational Activities. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0577.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Barchielli, C., Paolo Zoppi and Lorenzo Mucchi. 2024 "Integrating Extended Reality (XR) and Advanced ICT into Therapeutic Practices for Impaired and Socially Isolated Individuals: The Role of Healthcare Professionals in Leveraging XR for Remote Artistic and Recreational Activities" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0577.v1
Abstract
Extended Reality (XR) technologies—encompassing Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)—merge elements of the physical world with virtual environments, revolutionizing various sectors, including healthcare. This paper explores the transformative potential of XR when combined with advanced digital tools to enhance therapeutic practices for individuals with disabilities or social isolation. Emphasizing the pivotal role of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, the study investigates how these experts can effectively integrate XR technologies to maximize therapeutic benefits. The research includes a pre-implementation phase that assesses the knowledge and acceptance levels of both healthcare professionals and the general population. This foundational study highlights the potential of XR in expanding access to artistic and recreational activities, drawing insights from efforts by the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence) to democratize timeless artistic experiences. The findings underscore the im-portance of defining key terms and understanding stakeholder readiness before full-scale implementation.
Public Health and Healthcare, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
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