The scope of metaverse in enhancing telepsychiatry training and digital literacy among psychiatrists

In the future, the metaverse may exist parallel to “conventional reality” as a confluence of virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and augmented reality (AR).7 The metaverse refers to a three-dimensional virtual environment where avatars can engage in social and collaborative activities.8 It is a vastly expandable, persistent network of linked virtual worlds which unifies the physical and digital worlds, allowing people to engage in a setting supported by artificial intelligence (AI), MR and extended reality, VR, and AR—all of which are enhanced by practically limitless data.

The scope of metaverse in enhancing telepsychiatry training and digital literacy among psychiatrists - Faisal A Nawaz, Wajeeha Bilal, Hira Anas Khan, Ruthwik Duvuru, Hanan Derby, Victor Pereira-Sanchez, 2023 (sagepub.com)