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- Emerging advancements for virtual and augmented reality in healthcarePublication . Coelho, Luis; Queirós, Ricardo; Reis, Sara SeabraWithin the last few years, devices that are increasingly capable of offering an immersive experience close to reality have emerged. As devices decrease in size, the interest and application possibilities for them increase. In the healthcare sector, there is an enormous potential for virtual reality development, as this technology allows, on the one hand, the execution of operations or processes at a distance, decoupling realities; and on the other hand, it offers the possibility of simulation for training purposes, whenever there are contexts of risk to the patient or to the health professional. However, virtual reality devices and immersion in virtual environments still requires some improvement as complaints such as headaches and nausea are still common among users, and so continuous research and development is critical to progress the technology. Emerging Advancements for Virtual and Augmented Reality in Healthcare synthesizes the trends, best practices, methodologies, languages, and tools used to implement virtual reality and create a positive user experience while also discussing how to implement virtual reality into day-to-day work with a focus on healthcare professionals and related areas. The application possibilities and their impact are transversal to all areas of health and fields such as education, training, surgery, pain management, physical rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, phobia therapy, and telemedicine. Covering topics such as mental health treatment and virtual simulations, it is ideal for medical professionals, engineers, computer scientists, researchers, practitioners, managers, academicians, teachers, and students.
- Natural language processing and cloud computing in disease prevention and managementPublication . Ferreira, Ricardo; Gregório, Pedro; Coelho, Luis; Reis, Sara SeabraRecent studies show the high prevalence of the use of messaging platform and its growth trend, especially in younger populations (Figueroa Jacinto and Arndt 2018). Messaging apps are used not only to communicate and stay in touch with family and friends, but also to access services. Interactions with commercial purposes, such as making purchases, seeking out assistance and customer support, providing feedback or making reservations are already widely used, but legal and healthcare related areas also present prominent growth (Eeuwen 2017). In this chapter it is our objective to explore how technologies such as natural language processing, speech recognition, text-to-speech, machine learning, and cloud computing can be integrated to develop high quality chatbots for healthcare purposes. Additionally, we will cover an application case based on COVID-19 prevention and management.
- Smart computer-assisted teaching: an innovative approach to personalized educationPublication . Coelho, Luis; Reis, Sara SeabraSmart Computer-Assisted Teaching (SCAT) has emerged as a response to the challenges of traditional classroom teaching, which can often be rigid, one-size-fits-all, and unable to accommodate the unique needs and learning styles of individual students. With the rapid advancements in technology, especially in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), educators and researchers have recognized the potential of using intelligent computer systems to augment and enhance traditional teaching methods. SCAT leverages these technological innovations to provide students with personalized and adaptive learning experiences. The key benefits of smart computer-assisted teaching are the possibility of personalization, fast feedback and assessment, and enhanced collaboration. AI and ML algorithms can be used to analyze student data, identify their individual learning needs, and provide targeted feedback and support. These systems are designed to adapt to the pace and style of learning of each student and provide them with personalized learning pathways that are tailored to their needs and abilities. SCAT has the potential to transform the way we educate students, providing them with more personalized and effective learning experiences that can help them to achieve their full potential and can better prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.