With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a powerful tool in the field of healthcare. The paper, through a method of literature review, explores the integration of virtual reality gaming applications in healthcare, particularly focusing on exercise therapy, rehabilitation, psychological interventions, and medical education. The study reviews existing VR-based serious games that utilize gamification strategies to enhance physical and mental well-being. It analyzes their effectiveness in engaging users through immersive experiences, real-time feedback, and personalized adaptive systems. The paper concludes that VR games in healthcare not only improve patient adherence and rehabilitation outcomes but also hold significant potential in medical training and public health education. This paper provides a comprehensive reference for researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers aiming to harness VR technologies for better health outcomes.
Xuefei Gao (Wed,) studied this question.