Metaverse in healthcare education: A scoping review of definitions and challenges

Key Points

• The scoping review highlights several challenges such as accessibility and technological barriers in metaverse applications.
• Key definitions have emerged from various perspectives within healthcare education, indicating evolving frameworks.
• Virtual reality and immersive technologies are central to the metaverse's impact on healthcare training procedures.
• This review may enable improved strategies and frameworks in healthcare education through the adoption of metaverse tools.