A recent report by Grand View Research has predicted that the global Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in healthcare market will reach US$ 5.1 billion by 2025. The growing adoption of VR in the medical field, increasing investments in such emerging technologies, and constant developments in healthcare IT are some of the key factors responsible for growth of this market.

Also, the mobilisation of healthcare to smartphones and other devices facilitates the migration of services beyond the walls of the traditional doctor’s office and into the homes and everyday lives of those who need it most. From the use of VR as a distraction tool for pain management during medical procedures, to its implementation as wellness-based technology for stress management and rehabilitation, researchers have been able to benefit from rapid advances in computer hardware, software, and image processing (B.K. Wiederhold, 2018).