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The research aims to synthesize existing review studies on the metaverse's impact on healthcare and education.

March 15, 2026Digital HealthOpen Access

Immersive futures in healthcare: A mapping review of review articles on the metaverse

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The research aims to synthesize existing review studies on the metaverse's impact on healthcare and education.
Conducted a mapping review of studies on the metaverse in healthcare.
Utilized topic modeling and hierarchical clustering for data analysis.
Employed qualitative interpretation and computational text analysis.
Identified three clusters: therapeutic applications, surgical training, and personalized healthcare.
Noted preliminary evidence for applications in mental health and education.
Highlighted major risks including privacy concerns and governance gaps.

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Mapping review identifies trends in metaverse applications in healthcare, emphasizing privacy concerns and inclusive design.

Rikala et al. (2026) studied this question.

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