Virtual reality (VR) has transformative potential for the healthcare sector by offering a safe, immersive environment where healthcare professionals and patients complete therapies and monitor prognoses.
A 2021 Facts and Factors market research report estimates that VR in healthcare will reach a value of approximately $40.98 billion USD by 2026, up from only $2.70 billion in 2020. However, to unlock its full potential, the industry must first overcome a few initial roadblocks to adoption.