Eco-MindIn Improving Patients Experience with Augmented Reality Technology
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Authors
Barraza, Brisa
Noi, Emmanuel T.
Issue Date
2019-03-29
Type
Other
Language
en_US
Keywords
Augmented reality , Hospital patients , Long-term care
Alternative Title
Abstract
Hospital stays are rarely pleasant experiences for patients. Some require long-term care whose treatment and recovery can cause psychological repercussions. Hospitals provide psychologists for these situations, but more can be done to alleviate patients' mental well-being. Technology has impacted our lives in countless ways. Augmented Reality (AR) is becoming a tool used by the movie industry, social media filters, and teaching. AR enhances the things we see, hear, and feel and it brings elements of the real world to the experience of the virtual world. Using the Design Thinking process, we explored ways to implement the use of technology to enhance long-term hospital patients' experience. Our solution provides an alternative way to connect with nature to reduce the percentage of depression, and anxiety patients develop going through their recovery.