HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS' PERCEPTIONS OF ADOPTING VIRTUAL REALITY FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS IN HOSPITALS
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i2.2024.5136Keywords:
Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Training, Hospital Efficiency, Sustainable Business ModelsAbstract [English]
Purpose
This paper explores healthcare professionals' perceptions of adopting Virtual Reality (VR) for training and development, focusing on how AI-driven VR technologies can improve healthcare training, patient outcomes, and hospital efficiency within the framework of Industry 5.0.
Design/methodology/approach
A descriptive research design assessed healthcare professionals' views on VR adoption for training. Primary data was collected from 285 professionals in hospitals across Kerala using a structured questionnaire and simple random sampling. The Technology Acceptance Model analysed perceptions of VR as a training tool, and statistical methods like Simple Percentage, reliability test, multiple regression, Correlation, Chi-square, and ANOVA were used for analysis.
Findings
The study found that healthcare professionals have a positive perception of VR as a training tool, acknowledging its potential to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance skill development. Key determinants for successful adoption include organizational readiness and technological infrastructure, while challenges such as high implementation costs and resistance to change were noted
Discussion
The study highlights that integrating VR and AI in healthcare training can create sustainable business models by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and promoting continuous learning. VR helps healthcare institutions develop dynamic training environments that address Industry 5.0 demands and implementation challenges.
Research limitations
This research is limited to Kerala and may not represent the views of healthcare professionals in other regions. The rapid evolution of AI and VR technology may also impact future adoption patterns, necessitating on-going assessment of perceptions.
Practical implications
Hospitals adopting VR for training can improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance patient care quality, providing a roadmap for integrating AI-driven VR technologies effectively.
Originality:
This study is one of the first to explore AI-driven VR technology and sustainable business models in healthcare training within the Industry 5.0 framework.
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